Prototype Engineering Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable team member who demonstrates flexibility, a strong passion for engineering, problem-solving mindset, and who naturally embodies the Toyota DNA principles such as respect for people, continuous improvement (Kaizen & Reflection), Genchi Genbutsu, teamwork, and customer focus.

Join Prototype at Toyota Technical Center in Zaventem.

Toyota is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global company, founded in 1937. Today, Toyota sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people worldwide.At Toyota Motor Europe (TME), with our headquarters based in Brussels, Belgium, around 2,700 colleagues from more than 60 nationalities work together across Europe. We are responsible for the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and we support Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.We are on an exciting journey as we continue to evolve into a mobility company. Our goal is to create even more value and happiness for our customers through a wide range of mobility solutions.

In Prototype Engineering you will cover Quality and Production functions, both in Europe and Japan.

• →Parts & Vehicle Quality :
  • →Monitoring and confirming suppliers’ Quality performance based on Toyota requirements.
  • →Establishing and maintaining long-term stable relationship with suppliers.
  • →Supporting supplier to understand Toyota Quality requirements for prototype orders.
  • →Leading Kaizen activity with suppliers, including packaging improvements.

• →Prototype vehicle production:
  • →Coordinating production of Prototype vehicles, body modifications and work side-by-side with the related design engineers and prototype technicians.
  • →Detect assembly problems, ensure root-cause analysis and solve the problem by finding immediate countermeasure together with related engineers.
  • →Report quality of prototype vehicle to related divisions and management.
  • →Ensure accurate reflection and lessons learned.

• →Rapid Prototyping:
  • →Manage prototype projects from concept through realisation, delivery and assembly.
  • →Develop and deliver prototype parts (3d printing, proto tooling) within demanding timelines to support product development activities.
  • →Collaborate closely in R&D by applying engineering principles and hands-on problem-solving to design, build and test, ensuring rapid and efficient prototype iterations.
  • →Benchmark EU prototype feasibility and manufacturability on QDC principle (quality, delivery, cost), optimizing processes, tools, and workflows, improving efficiency and reducing lead time.

We work in a cross-functional environment, collaborating primarily with R&D and Vehicle Performance Evaluation. Our services extend R&D with Production Engineering (Onsite & Manufacturing plants), and Homologation & Regulation departments.

Throughout the project lifecycle, we support early concept development, strategic planning and we provide expertise in vehicle prototype production, quality assurance and rapid prototyping.

We are committed to delivering customer satisfaction through clear roles & responsibilities and expectations. By fostering transparency and safe communication, we strive to achieve excellence in every request and every aspect of a project.

Lastly, we actively contribute to TME’s ISO 14001 Environmental management objectives and action plans.

You are fluent in English (TME’s business language) - French or Dutch is a strong asset 

You have a bachelor’s degree (Technical profile) or equivalent through experience.

Your prior experience is at least 5 years in project assistance and workshop activities, digitalization and rapid prototyping knowledge is desirable.

Soft Skills:

• Safety minded
• Independent
• Proactive Team player
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Customer-first attitude
• Excellent communication skills and good negotiations skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical mindset

Functional skills:

• Advanced Microsoft packages: Office, List, SharePoint, PowerApps, Power-BI.
• Project Management: framework design, build, test, review and implement.
• Knowledge on Vehicle assembly and evaluation is an asset.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone. Our recruitment decisions are based on everyone’s skills, experience, and the requirements of the role.We welcome people of all backgrounds, including different nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We believe that our individual experiences and diverse perspectives are a key strength, helping us learn from one another and grow together.Together, we can make a positive impact and go beyond the ordinary.If you need any adjustments or specific support during the recruitment or interview process, for any reason, we encourage you to let your recruiter know. We are happy to help create a process that works for you.