2026 Project Planning & Management (PPM) Internship

Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. 

Project Planning and Management (PPM) Overview:

Support planning and execution of new model projects through cross functional coordination to ensure successful, on-time launch of North American produced vehicles and powertrains. Daily coordination with stakeholders through core project activities to ensure achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).

What you’ll be doing

• Process Engineering Change Instructions (ECI): Understand, communicate and process technical information in the system, coordinate implementation cross functionally, identify risks/gaps and generate potential solutions
• Create/support strategy for core project activities: Develop plan of action for assigned tasks to ensure timely execution with built in quality, coordinate stakeholders and track progress
• Project communication: Support project meetings by providing clear and concise visualization of project condition, risk, and outlook to project stakeholders.
• Problem solving: Facilitate working group discussions to gather information and practice analytical thinking to recommend path forward
• Process standardization: Support department in development and execution of standard operating procedures; propose and implement process improvement through Toyota Business Practice (TBP) and Ji Kotei Kanketsu (JKK)

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota sponsorship for immigration-related employment (including, but not limited to H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, or F-1 OPT extension) now or in the future
• Minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Must have completed at least one full academic year at a two- or four-year college or university post-high school (sophomore standing or above)
• Currently enrolled in a full-time, accredited degree program (this includes both two-year and four-year colleges) studying in an engineering discipline or related field, such as:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Management
  • Operations Management
  • Logistics
  • Business Administration
  • Project Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs and opportunities

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.