Graduate Body Design Engineer

Company Information:

 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

Toyota Motor Europe R&D Centre is responsible for:

• Developing vehicles and making concept proposal for EU core models.
• Reflecting EU technology to Toyota Vehicles timely by utilising location advantage and a strong network with EU partners.

Body Division Interior Design Engineering is responsible for Planning & Design of Upper Body Interior parts for European Vehicles from concept phase to serial production.

Body Division Exterior Design Engineering is responsible for Planning & Design of Upper Body Shell and Exterior parts, Function parts and Lamps for European Vehicles from concept phase to serial production.

Your responsibilities

• Design and develop parts in order to achieve performance, quality and cost targets.
• Investigate style feasibility and co operate with Styling department in order to secure feasibility.
• Creation of 3D CAD model and production drawing.
• Co-operate with suppliers and Toyota production engineering department to secure production feasibility of parts.
• Secure regulation compliance and collaborate with Homologation department.
• Support plant production and quality engineers to solve the concerns raised during production trials.
• Benchmark of competitor solutions.
• Co-operate to setting targets for next generation models.
• Design and development of Interior Tr im, Instrument panel, Seat and Seatbelts into vehicle projects. OR Design and development of Upper Body Shell and Exterior parts, Function parts and Lamp.

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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 have a degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering or Industrial design.
• You have good knowledge of Catia or other design software.
• You have an interest in interior quality and knowledge about materials.
• You are available to travel for business (mostly short visits to suppliers and our manufacturing plants in Europe).

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.