Production Engineer
- Job ID
- 2026-5235
- Business Area
- R&D
- Country
- FR
- City
- Valenciennes
In a nutshell
VPE drives the launch of new Toyota models in Europe, ensuring smooth production setup, engineering support, and integration into manufacturing plants
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
Your team and your responsibilities
Team/division description
The Vehicle Production Engineering (VPE) Division supports the introduction of new vehicle models into Toyota’s European manufacturing plants.
Within VPE, the Body Assembly Department leads development activities such as:
- New vehicle planning
- Design for manufacture
- Production line set-up
- Introduction of tooling and equipment for mass production
This role is based at Toyota Motor Europe - France Branch in Valenciennes.
Your responsibilities
As an Engineer in Body Assembly, you will help shape the future of mobility by preparing new vehicle and production concepts for mass production. In this role, you will:
- Translate vehicle style and design expectations into practical, high-quality, and scalable manufacturing concepts.
- Assess design data against Toyota’s manufacturing standards, identifying impacts on production processes.
- Collaborate with Production and Equipment teams to evaluate process feasibility and propose improvements that balance Safety, Quality, Cost, Investment, and Productivity.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization through benchmarking and analysis of best practices.
- Lead process improvements and equipment design using 3D models, simulation tools, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
- Procure and deploy manufacturing processes in the European plants.
Your Profile
- You have obtained a Master’s Degree in Engineering and you bring experience from a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- You have experience with robot simulation, ideally using Siemens Process Simulate (PSR), and you work confidently with CATIA V5.
- You manage engineering data effectively, including 3D models, drawings, and simulation files.
- You are comfortable working across the full engineering cycle — from process and part design to equipment design, manufacturing follow‑up, and shopfloor installation activities.
- You bring strong digital skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and you may have exposure to Power Automate or Power BI for automation or data analysis.
- You communicate clearly, work effectively with diverse stakeholders and you thrive in a multicultural and hands‑on environment focused on continuous improvement.
- You are fluent in English, and you ideally speak some French, especially useful for shopfloor and contractor coordination.
- You are open to weekend work during key project milestones and you are willing to travel to other European plants, and occasional trips to Japan.
We offer
An attractive and balanced package reflecting your skills, experience, and role scope, within a dynamic and supportive work environment.
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.