Production Engineer

VPE drives the launch of new Toyota models in Europe, ensuring smooth production setup, engineering support, and integration into manufacturing plants

Get to know your team and responsibilities

Your team and your responsibilities

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
• 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.

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. You may be a good fit if you bring:

• An engineering background (or equivalent experience), ideally with exposure to vehicle manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Body Assembly processes is a plus but not required.
• Experience with CATIA V5, AutoCAD, Process Simulate (PSR), or similar tools.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills: familiarity with Power Automate or Power BI for automation and data analysis is an advantage.
• Ability to manage technical data effectively (3D data, drawings, and records).
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French is an advantage.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multicultural team.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with curiosity for new technologies and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel within Europe and occasionally to Japan.
• Openness to occasional weekend work at manufacturing plants to support key project milestones. (In France and out of France)

Our 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.