Powertrain Design Engineer

In a nutshell

Join Toyota Motor Europe as a Powertrain Design Engineer, leading the development of innovative drivetrain components for BEVs while ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

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

As part of the TME R&D organization, the Powertrain (PT) Division is responsible for development of powertrains for locally build vehicles, for planning and research of new technologies as well as for development support towards TOYOTA Motor Corporation (TMC).The Powertrain Design is part of the R&D 2 Powertrain Division. We focus on the development, sourcing & application of powertrain mechanical parts.

Your responsibilities

• Design driveshaft for BEV based on provided specification and boundary conditions
• Make vehicle parts list according to Toyota rules
• Make and release RDDP's for development of drivetrain components
• Check and release technical drawings of drivetrain component
• Collaboration with suppliers and Toyota plants in order to ensure on-time and good quality parts
• Components modifications according to Toyota rules, including ECl's, RDDP's drawing
• Drivetrain manual making, and submission for validation by designated Toyota engineer
• Project follow up including technical notices, homologation, Total quality check
• Quality assurance for part in mass production (market issue follow-up)

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You have a Master of Science degree in electromechanical engineering or mechatronics.
• 2 years (relevant) experience in automotive mass-production development projects either at OEM or TIER 1 suppliers.
• Knowledge on Functional Safety and Cyber security development frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills, perseverance, autonomy as well as the ability to work as part of a team. A tireless problem solver, with intellectual curiosity and the drive to investigate technical facts in-depth.
• Required computer skills: MS Office, any other software knowledge is a strong asset (Catia, Creo, … ).
• Ability to communicate in a clear way at all levels and to visually summarise progress.
• Fluent in English (writing, reading & speaking). Any other European language is a plus 

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.