Embracing New Technologies in Manufacturing
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About
The Project Manager oversees projects to ensure they meet their goals within the necessary timeframe. At Toyota, Project Managers are in charge of the introduction and launching of new vehicles and technology into the production process.
Meet Pamela
Pamela was a very curious and outgoing child who was passionate about learning how things worked, and she still draws on those skills today to ensure innovative technologies are implemented successfully in Toyota’s manufacturing. Pamela’s career at Toyota involves exciting new tools like laser screw welding, ultrasonic testing, and the computerized measure machine.
Activate Student Interest
Discover how students’ interests line-up with this exciting STEM career.
- Likes to ask questions and find out how things work
- Is a good collaborator and communicator
- Has an interest in exciting new technologies and tools
- Can apply engineering and other STEM skills on the job
“Make sure that you laugh when you’re at work. You have to enjoy your work to do this kind of stuff.”
Pamela Bass,
Body Weld Pilot Project Manager
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