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Circular Economy & Decarbonization Coordinator – Vehicle Accessories

  • Job ID 2026-5286
  • Belgium
  • Brussels (Zaventem)
  • Value Chain
  • Internships

About this job

This internship at Toyota Motor Europe focuses on benchmarking and supporting the development of eco-friendly car accessories in line with carbon neutrality and circular economy goals. You will analyse how accessories are going “green” across the industry and help introduce recycled, recyclable, and lightweight alternatives, as well as new products that reduce overall vehicle impact. Working with multiple stakeholders, you’ll contribute to more sustainable accessory solutions that support Toyota’s environmental ambitions and industry transition. 

Get to know your team and responsibilities

Team/division description

           

Accessory development division is responsible to plan, develop and sell genuine accessories for all Toyota models sold in Europe. Accessory includes vehicle customization & personalization parts (stickers, garnishes, ..), functional parts not fitted in the vehicle factory (towing hitch, roof racks,..), protection parts (mats, trunk protection,..) and many more.

 

Your project

 

Inline with TME commitments towards Carbon Neutrality and Circular Economy, car accessories are now also trending towards eco-friendly products. These could be alternatives of existing products using eg recycled/recyclable or lightwheigt materials to reduce the environmental impact but also completely new products dedicated to the total  vehicle impact reduction (eg positive aerodynamic impact).

Your project consists of support the development and introduction recycled and recycable  accessories:

  • Existing accessories moving to ‘green’
  • New type of accessories supporting the industry transition

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

  • You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
  • You’ve interest for automotive engineering and new technologies
  • You’re a good communicator and not afraid to approach many stakeholders in and outside the company.
  • You’re able to present complex information in a comprehensive & structured way using existing tools (Powerpoint,…)

 

Starting date: ASAP

 

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)

Our offer

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.

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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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.

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Circular Economy & Decarbonization Coordinator – Vehicle Accessories

  • Value Chain
  • Brussels (Zaventem)
  • Internships
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