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Chassis brake engineer - Zaventem

(m/f/x)

Reference: PO-EY7ESMKD /
Online since 25 Aug 2026

Zaventem, BE

Office

Interim

Day - Full-time

Job description

The work tasks to be developed will be held in Chassis Engineering group, in Chassis Design division. Chassis Design is responsible for the:  

  • Development of Chassis parts (Brake, Steering, Suspension, Tyre, Shift, Pedals, …) to achieve the highest driving performance and quality at the competitive price.  

  • Local development of Chassis parts for vehicles built in Toyota's European assembly plants. This activity is done in close cooperation with local suppliers and Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan. 

  • Investigation of new European technologies 

We are inspired by the Toyota Way precepts, and we challenge to provide final customers with best quality products with the continuous improvement mindset.

Your responsibilities

The main responsibility of the open position for interim is work on the development of Brake system and components to fulfil the basic performance of chassis brakes for development, and current mass production, vehicles.  The main activity will be to lead the project development with our brake systems suppliers and, in addition, monitor and research the market trends of brake components In the context of this project the successful candidate will perform the following activities:

  • Support project development of chassis commodities (e.g. brake) 

  • Support technical investigation leading to quality or cost improvements 

  • Verification of installation requirements, technical drawings and 3D models

  • Summarize the evaluation reports and document the processes

  • Prepare functional safety status overview for quality and ISO audits

  • Support field investigations, trouble diagnostics and troubleshooting

  • Coordinate development activities with evaluation team

  • Research and monitor technology trends for brake systems, and components


Requirements

  • You are fluent in English (Toyota Motor Europe business language). Japanese is an asset.

  • You have a practical knowledge of CATIA design tool (drafting, assembly and 2D sketching)

  • You have good knowledge/experience of Strength of materials and FEA

  • Chassis systems and Vehicle Dynamics knowledge are an asset

  • Project management skills are an asset

  • Intermediate programming skills (Python, Matlab) are an asset

  • You have a Bachelors in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering 

  • Experience on component design is a benefit

  • It is preferred if you have experience in a similar position in the automotive sector or in an industrial mass production environment

Your key competencies are:

  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written)

  • Team player

  • Pro-active and persistent

  • Self-confident

  • Proceed job with own initiative

  • Analytical approach and Problem-solving

  • At ease with Japanese culture and respectful of cultural differences  

Languages

You have an excellent knowledge of English

Offer

Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including interesting extra-legal benefits. Toyota provides flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office. 

At Toyota Motor Europe, they are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All 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, date of birth, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. Toyota do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is a key strength. Together, let's 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.

Contract:

Long term interim contract (weekly renewed)

Start date: ASAP

Expected end date: 30/10/2026 (a contract extension until 28/02/2027 is possible but not confirmed for the moment)

Full time

Hybrid : Toyota Motor Europe Technical Centre in Zaventem and possibility for home office

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