Drive digital quality for Toyota’s Connected Services by leading KPI tracking, quality systems, and mindset initiatives to shape the future of smart, software-driven cars.

 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

In our transformation journey, one of our key ambitions is to become a truly software driven company. TME Research & Development (R&D) is leading this change within TME by transforming Toyota / Lexus cars into Digital Smart Cars in cooperation with Global Toyota Organisation.

For Toyota, Quality is a way of life.  Nothing is so good that it cannot be made better; that is why we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. This basic principle for us is called: “KAIZEN” and is what guides us in our pursuit of best Quality to exceed customer expectations.

Your responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic Specialist who will further develop and strengthen the Digital Built-In-Quality of our Connected Services. This will entail, amongst others, following responsibilities:

1. Key Performance Indices (KPI)

• Define & implement KPIs to enable tracking our (quality) performance.
• Create KPI dashboards.
• Set-up and maintain governance model to monitor KPI including reporting to upper management
• Define and roll-out action plans to improve our KPI performance.

2. Quality Management System (QMS)
   • Develop / improve our QMS in line with Industry Standards (e.g. ISO, Automotive SPICE), Toyota standards as well as specific requirements.
   • Define, in close collaboration with our strategy and development teams, the required Quality gates and Quality deliverables for each of these gates.
   • Enforce implementation of these Quality gates and deliverables throughout the development and lifecycle of our Connected Services.

3.  Quality mindset

• Develop initiatives to further enhance the Quality mindset within R&D.
• Act as a Quality ambassador by driving and encouraging Quality improvement initiatives.

 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 customer oriented and take ownership to challenge the status quo.
• You have affinity with Software development and the related standards such as ASPICE / ISO 26262, ISO 21434, etc.. Actual development experience and/or practical implementation of the standards is a plus.
• You have a strong Quality mindset that you can promote within and outside the organisation.
• You have a strong interest in digitalization and new technologies.
• You are organized, flexible, pro-active, delivery focused and willing to continuously learn.
• You can perform efficient analysis utilizing state of the art tools (MS Power BI, PowerApp, …) and are able to optimize/standardize data collection and reporting.
• You have good communication skills, time management 
• You have a (master) degree in Engineering, Information Technologies 

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits:

• Permanent contract and a structured 18-month Graduate Development Programme
• Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results;
• Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;
• Meal and eco vouchers;
• Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);
• Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);
• Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;
• Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

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.