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Chris Mroz
Chris Mroz
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Chris Mroz

Toyota

Princeton, IN USA

"I've really enjoyed mentoring because I know there are people like me when I first started, young, energetic, and wanting to be successful. What I want to do is help them achieve that."

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Day In The Life

Group Manager of Quality Control Engineering

I guide engineering teams at Toyota, blending project management with mentorship to innovate and uphold quality.

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Day In The Life Of A Group Manager Of Quality Control Engineering

My Day to Day

My days revolve around overseeing a dynamic team of engineers split between mass production and new model development. I guide our daily operations team in enhancing vehicle quality and liaising with suppliers to sustain high standards across production. Simultaneously, I steer another team focused on developing new models, ensuring the vehicle's functionality aligns with Toyota's standards. Beyond the technicalities, mentoring the next generation of engineers profoundly enriches my role.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Mechanical Engineering

    Purdue University

Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Inspired by my best friend's father who was an engineer, I pursued mechanical engineering at Purdue University.

  • 2.

    During college, I benefited from a co-op experience that exposed me to research and development, marketing, and manufacturing, sparking my love for the latter.

  • 3.

    I started my career in Jasper, Indiana, as a product engineer, then quickly advanced to area manager to oversee a diverse team.

  • 4.

    I joined Toyota Indiana as one of the first group leaders in production, thanks to my proactive application and previous manufacturing experience.

  • 5.

    I’ve since been elevated to my current role as group manager in quality control engineering at Toyota, overseeing significant projects like the launch of the Lexus TX.