Toyota Motor Europe

Production Engineering Internship

Job ID
2026-5357
Business Area
Manufacturing
Country
UK
City
Derby

In a nutshell

Internship in production engineering supporting new vehicle development: assist process and equipment planning, specs, reporting. For engineering students. 11‑month role in the UK.

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

 

Support and/or lead new vehicle inhouse vehicle preparation from SE (development) to final trial completion supporting a successful vehicle SOP, achieving all KPI requirements with specific follow of Toyota quality and productivity conditions. Lead new equipment / process introductions into UK and overseas manufacturing facilities all on time and to budget. Support / develop innovative solutions to reduce cost / lead time of existing processes and develop EU unique technologies towards a successful implementation on vehicle. Introduction of key equipment from Europe and Japan to pre agreed layout and to pre-defined milestones.

 

 

 Your Responsibilities:

  • Support SE group with body development
  • Specification creation and confirmation with EMC and supplier
  • Support OP development and follow to agreed milestones
  • Visualisation of project status to all levels of the organisation
  • Timely reporting to TME management at all levels upon request including the required EMC
  • Development of new equipment from vendor sourcing to handover on behalf of the required EMC (Japan / European equipment
  • Contractor control awareness (safe work and scheduling) with continuous project management
  • Some overseas travel may be necessary as part of the role

 

Your project:  New Vehicle Development (Parts and Process)

Duration: starting in September 2026 until July 2027

 

Your Profile

Your profile:

  • Under University education @ degree level in a Mechanical / Mechatronics Discipline
  • Practical knowledge of 3D design software
  • You have a strong willingness to learn new skills
  • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter capable to work under minimum instruction/supervision
  • Fluent in English (Oral and written) (TME Business language)
  • Flexible and willing to travel to various locations within our Manufacturing facilities as required / requested by tasks provided
  • It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship

You have a Toyota DNA, this means you:

  • wish to develop and you are ready to persevere in order to reach challenging targets.
  • seek facts before making recommendations or decisions.
  • have strong planning and organization skills
  • enjoy working in a team, respecting others.
  • have a creative mind and passion for cars. (if relevant for function)
  • have excellent communication skills

We offer

We offer a dynamic and challenging multicultural work environment in which competence and quality play an important role, enhancing personal growth with a real opportunity to invest in your future through on the job development and training.

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.

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