Vehicle conversions Project Manager h/f/x

Team/division description

For Toyota, quality is a way of life. Nothing is so good that it cannot be made better, that is why we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. This basic principle for us is called: “KAIZEN” and is what guides us in our pursuit of best quality and the delivery of unparalleled customer’s satisfaction.

Within the Quality Function of Toyota’s European Headquarter, our team is the ultimate responsible to guarantee that the products we are introducing to the market will meet customers’ expectations. 
Hence, we are responsible to audit, evaluate & improve the overall quality level for European vehicle projects (from concept until start of production).

We are currently looking at supporting our quality operations related to vehicle conversion projects.

Your responsibilities

• You collect and study past quality concerns to understand how to prevent them in the next vehicle conversion projects 
• You define and plan the required quality improvement and audit activities for the next vehicle conversion projects together with the related stakeholders in other related departments at Toyota and conversion partners
• You coordinate and roll out these quality activities throughout the different stages of the project in collaboration with the other stakeholders from quality, Toyota and conversion partner
• You define and align with related projects stakeholders on the key quality performance indicators and other project mandatory deliverables, follow up these indicators and deliverables continuously and confirm their achievement during each stage/milestone of the project
• You lead the audit of the converted vehicle’s quality level by performing confirmation activities during development stage & during pre-production stage, with support from expert auditors
• You provide recommendation to the judgement authority about the readiness to release the converted vehicles to the market
• You continuously look for ways to improve current working methodologies and standardise the learnings and best practises into concrete procedures

Your profile

• You are fluent in English (Toyota Motor Europe’s business language)
• You have minimum 5years of experience in managing and successfully delivering complex projects
• You are stress resistant and have strong personal organization competences to prioritize and manage diverse tasks while meeting strict deadlines 
• You have courage to take initiative with ownership and defend your opinions assertively and with respect
• You have strong interest in automotive and/or quality, practical experience in those field is an asset
• You are a team player and actively contribute to the team’s success and wellbeing
• Mastering Microsoft Office tools is a must, other software knowledge (e.g. programming tool) is an asset
• You are flexible and willing to travel (maximum 20%) across Europe, mostly, and in Japan

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

End date: 31/12/2027

Full time

Hybrid : Toyota Motor Europe in Evere and possibility for home office

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.

The company is excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.