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

The Production Engineering (PE) function in TME is responsible for the manufacturing preparation of new model introduction.

The Vehicle Production Engineering ASSEMBLY Teams are in charge of the Final Assembly of the vehicle. They hold responsibility for the full process cycle, from initial feasibility study by simultaneous engineering, through process and equipment concepts, specifications, procurement, installation and commissioning activity to final trial confirmation and handover to mass production.

Your responsibilities

You will contribute to the realisation of Toyota Motor Europe’s vehicles & mobility projects by planning the future Vehicle Assembly production processes and equipments.

Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities including:

• Understand at earliest stage the vehicle Style & Design expectations from customers, and develop the Manufacturing concepts that will turn these expectations into reality in future mass production in our Toyota European Manufacturing Companies
• Assess vehicle drawing / design data against Toyota manufacturing standards and evaluate impact to Production processes (manual or equipment-based)
• Evaluate assembly feasibility (together with Production teams and Equipment engineers), and propose manufacturing improvements achieving Safety, Quality, Cost – Investment & Productivity targets
• Lead improvement proposal and implementation through development phase, maintaining project milestones
• Develop best manufacturing-process concept based on comparative study of production cost, productivity, logistics efficiency, investment etc. Align study results with Management for efficient decision making
• Define critical Quality requirements for process / equipment specification creation (together with Production teams & Equipment engineers). Support Development of equipment specifications together with Equipment Engineers
• Pursue cost reduction opportunities via parts shape change, structure simplification or equipment usage optimisation
• Lead the Design of production equipment via 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, BOMs and innovative tools
• Benchmark Global Toyota equipment (EU / JPN) and other OEM’s in order to achieve Best Practice
• Identify and introduce new manufacturing technologies and improvements to the development process, such as virtual reality, to develop our factory of the future

You will develop in this role through both the Toyota Graduate Development program and On-the-Job Development.

You will work in our Technical Centre in Zaventem, Belgium, and will also be travelling to our branch offices in the Production Plants.

Your development may be complemented by International Assignment in Europe / Japan depending on future business requirements and opportunities.

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 knowledge of the vehicle manufacturing process
• You demonstrate creative thinking to solve complex issues / problems
• You are able to work both autonomously and as a team player in a multi-cultural environment
• You have strong communication skills at both working level, and for presentation to management
• You are willing to work hands on
• You are willing to travel and work in different sites to ensure project success within our European operations

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.