MGR I MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (KAKEGAWA SHIZUOKA, 22, JP, 436-0040)
Job description
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+ yearsin manufacturing engineering within high-volume production environment
- 5+ yearsin 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 expertisein 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