Job Overview

Position Overview

       Lead/Support and transform the Japan Manufacturing Engineering organization. Drive strategic initiatives to close performance gaps with regional benchmarks, enhance equipment reliability, and build a high-performing team capable of supporting rapid product launches while maintaining sustainable operations and technical competency.

       The role requires a visionary leader who can balance technical depth with strong people management to elevate the Japan ME function from reactive troubleshooting to proactive process/quality optimization and wasting elimination.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering within high-volume production environment
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing engineering teams (minimum 15+ engineers)
• Proven track record in automotive, electronics, or precision manufacturing industries
• Experience leading organizational transformation and change management initiatives
• Demonstrated success in NPI/product launch support and sustaining engineering

Technical Competencies

• Deep expertise in manufacturing processes: injection molding, automated assembly….
• Strong knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, maintenance strategies, and process optimization
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, Fishbone)
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with automation technologies, robotics, and Industry 4.0 concepts

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies