Internship in automotive production engineering analysing CAD/CAE tools, improving development processes, implementing digital solutions, and linking CAD design to injection moulding production.

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.

Team/division description

Our department is responsible for the development of automotive parts from concept through to mass production. This involves supporting new Style feasibility studies through to introduction of the new parts to our production facilities around Europe. We also research & utilise latest technologies to improve product power & cost competitiveness.

Your project

• Analyse and assess current CAD/CAE development tools in the production engineering department
• Identify potential improvements in the current processes
• Propose and evaluate new solutions
• Get agreement with relevant stakeholders
• Implement new tools, test and improve as required
• Generate the digital link from theory to practice – CAD to Injection machine

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Strong IT skills; Microsoft Power Apps etc and an interest in new digital tools
• You are interested in the development of new digital solutions to improve productivity
• Knowledge of engineering processes like injection molding would be an asset
• Some Know-how in CATIA (or other CAD software) would be an asset

Starting date

•  April 2026

Duration

•  6 months

Confidentiality

Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.

It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship.

We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium)

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

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
• 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.

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.