Join Toyota Motor Europe’s R&D Center as Material Engineer where you will develop the future circular and carbon neutral metallic materials (steel and Aluminium) and the most striking and desirable paint colors in a diverse and dynamic team!

 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/division description

• Material Engineering division (MED) widely contributes to Toyota development activities from vehicle development projects to fundamental research.
• Metallic Materials Team is responsible for development & homologation of metallic materials used in vehicle body, chassis, and powertrain; aiming improvement of lightweighting, quality, productivity, environmental impact and competitiveness. Close communication with our suppliers & other teams from Design, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Production Plant is a key element to achieve our targets.
• The Paint Design group in MED is responsible for developing and implementing innovative paint solutions for our vehicles. Our team focuses on creating advanced paint systems that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements, ensuring they meet Toyota’s standards of quality and performance. We collaborate closely with various departments within R&D, production, and quality assurance, to seamlessly integrate paint systems into the overall vehicle design and manufacturing process.

Your responsibilities

• Design, develop & homologate metallic materials & paint systems for new vehicle projects, ensuring compliance with TME's quality standards and specifications.
• Manage metallic materials & paint-related projects from concept to implementation, including supplier audit, follow-up and key milestone tracking.
• Collaborate with other TME divisions (technical & commercial) and EMCs (production plants) to ensure seamless introduction of metallic materials & paint systems in the manufacturing process.
• Support root-cause investigation and countermeasure implementation for material related issues.
• Actively propose and implement cost reduction and kaizen activities.

Your profile

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 have a master’s degree in Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• You have basic knowledge of paint chemistry and are familiar with different types of paint systems
• You have basic knowledge of metallic materials, characterization of metallic materials and production processes (metallic material and/or part)
• You have basic experience to work in a lab environment, particularly with sample preparation, microscopy and mechanical testing.
• You have good communication & project management skills
• You are open to travel (~10% of your time)

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.