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The Position

Toyota Material Handling Europe is making significant investments in R&D over the next few years. We are now seeking a Material Designer to join our team. This position is based at our award-winning Design Center in Mjölby.

As a Material Designer, you will focus on next generation materials ensuring our products not only meet high sustainability goals but also enhance user experience. You’ll collaborate with a team of designers, engineers, and external partners to drive innovative material solutions that reflect our commitment to quality and sustainability.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and analyzing existing and emerging sustainable materials, focusing on their environmental impact, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Continuously learn and stay current on advancements in sustainable materials, trends, and technologies to support innovative design.
• Collaborate on design challenges, bringing fresh, creative ideas and assisting in the development of sustainable material solutions.
• Perform assessments to understand the environmental impact of material and CMF choices, contributing insights to enhance sustainability throughout the product's development and use.
• Work with external partners, suppliers, and organizations to explore and source sustainable materials and CMF options, supporting the team in building an external network of sustainability experts.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to seamlessly integrate sustainable materials into the product development process.