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.

Your team and your responsibilities

Team description

You provide the link between Toyota Europe and our component suppliers developing new products for the next generation of automobiles in Europe.

You take responsibility from product development through to pre-production and into mass production using Toyota’s unique production preparation methodology and teamwork approach.

You are leading the preparation team of Design, Quality & Logistics people, of both Toyota and suppliers, is to monitor the planning and development activities of a group of suppliers throughout Europe in the area of interior / chassis / functional parts.

You continuously promote innovations and improvements, ensuring on-time preparation leading to the successful introduction of your parts into mass production.

You work together with your suppliers, improve and develop their mass production performance in the areas of quality, delivery and productivity based on Toyota Production Systems requirements.

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 business language)

You have less than 18 months of work experience

You have a degree in Engineering - Mechanical/Production / Manufacturing

You have interest and/or have done internship at Quality / Production / Industrial Eng. / Logistics departments preferably in the automotive or mass production environment.

You have experience with Microsoft Office tools

You have excellent communication skills

You demonstrate a proactive hands-on approach and outgoing personality

You have an analytical mindset

You are willing to travel frequently (up to 60% of time at Suppliers)

We offer

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.

A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace

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.