Plastic Accessory Development Engineer

at  Toyota Motor Europe

In a nutshell:
Join Toyota’s Accessory Development team to innovate and develop high-quality accessories for Toyota and Lexus models in Europe, collaborating closely with suppliers and global Toyota divisions to meet performance, quality, and cost targets.
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

The accessory development team is responsible for development of accessories (such as exterior decorations, front guards, stickers, mudguards, trunk liners, floor mats, etc) for all Toyota and Lexus models sold in Europe.
This activity is done in close cooperation with local suppliers, related divisions in Toyota Motor Europe, our mother division in Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and other regional Toyota Accessory Development Bases worldwide.

• Define product requirements so our suppliers can design according to our standards.
• Follow up with suppliers on regular basis to ensure parts are developed to meet performance, quality and cost targets.
• Secure regulation compliance and collaborate with homologation department.
• Confirm final 3D design and approve 2D drawings.
• Evaluate the parts to ensure all requirements are met. Solve any issues raised during evaluation and installation trials.
• Support quality engineers to solve the concerns raised during production trials.
• Support development of new types of accessories.
• Contribute to always improving our design standards.

Your Profile:

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You have a degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering or Industrial design
• You have minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
• You have good knowledge of Catia or other design software.
• You have interest and experience in managing design projects with many stakeholders
• You have an interest in plastic parts quality and knowledge about materials & production

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:

• 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.