Project Manager Hydrogen

In a nutshell

Join Toyota Motor Europe as a Project Manager R&D in the Hydrogen Factory to lead hydrogen system integration and development, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables for carbon-neutral solutions.

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

Hydrogen Factory Europe was established within TME as a local business operation to co-ordinate the commercialisation of hydrogen technology and systems – ranging from development and production to sales and aftersales.The Hydrogen Factory is responsible for R&D activities, production and sales of fuel cell systems as well as supporting a widening group of commercial partnerships, in line with the company’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040.The R&D team within Hydrogen Factory Europe is responsible for integration support as well as design and development of the hydrogen systems for a wide range of projects (inhouse and for external customers).

Your responsibilities

• Define project technical requirements and overall planning based on communication with internal & external stakeholders (R&D, Business)
• Manage project progress in close cooperation with all stakeholders
• Ensure efficient communication between all stakeholders
• Lead development of effective alternative solutions in case of problems, to ensure timely achievement of high-quality deliverables
• Efficiently & timely report concerns/progress to management and suggest best course of action

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
•  You have a Master’s Degree, or higher, in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
• You can demonstrate creative thinking to solve complex problems with attention to details
• You can coordinate activities of multi-national / multi-cultural team (R&D, Business, internal, external)
• You can perform technical studies using basic engineering calculations (for mechanical, thermodynamic, … problems)
• You understand the various hydrogen technologies
• You have a keen interest in the automotive industry
• You deliver results on time
• You are skilled user of MS Office tools, data analysis software skills are an asset (e.g. MATLAB, Diadem)
• You are familiar w/ FMEA and Functional Safety 

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;
• Company car and energy card;
• 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.