TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Team description

Vehicle Safety team takes care of development and evaluation of Passive Safety performances of vehicles.

Supporting Toyota’s strong commitment to safety, we strive to guarantee compliance to all legal (EC Regulations), as well as other (real life safety, consumer ratings etc.) requirements covering Interior Safety, Protection of Pedestrians, Child Protection and crash performance of EU models.

Your responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be technical development of vehicle safety.

You will have to learn and understand all necessary requirements, processes, methods and tools.

You will be working with other evaluation groups, vehicle body designers, Toyota’s Japanese office and external parties in order to:

• Grasp status of evolving requirements (legal, customer driven and other)
• Translate these requirements into clear targets for new projects
• Develop, predict, follow up implementation, and evaluate different Passive Vehicle Safety performances (crash) by means of simulations and actual tests.
• Propose, develop and implement new efficient methods of performance prediction and evaluation using DA/DS
• Work with testing labs to plan, organize and execute testing programs
• Participate in Working Groups and discussions (internal and external) defining future requirements and reflect to future activities of Safety Team.

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For TME Graduate positions we are targeting recent University Graduates (less than 18 months of experience excluding internships)

• You are fluent in English (TME's business language)
• You are a career starter (less than 18 months of experience, excluding internships)
• You love cars and everything related to mobility
• You are passionate about technology and ready to evolve together with fast-changing environment
• Master in Engineering (mechanical, automotive, aerospace, material science or similar)
• Experience with some commercial CAD/CAE environments (ex. CATIA, LS-Dyna, Beta CAE, Altair etc.)
• Very strong assets: Data Science, good coding skills (Python)
• You like both simulations and real-life hands-on testing
• Strong analytical problem solving skills reinforced by good common sense
• You are quick and eager learner with flexible mind and good eye for details
• You are a team player with excellent communication skills inside a multicultural environment
• Good self-organization and time management

Place of employment

• Belgium - Brussels (Zaventem): Toyota Motor Europe, Technical Centre

We offer

Permanent contract

• An 18-months training program (on top of the daily job)
  • On the job training
  • Classroom training (Toyota Way, Toyota Production System…)
  • Experiential training (5-6 weeks Line training at an European Manufacturing Company…)
• Evolution towards the “Specialist” grade after graduation

Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme and interesting extra-legal benefits.  We provide flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office. You can also take your work abroad for up to 20 days/year. If you want to know more, please check-out our Career and Benefits page.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.