MGR I MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

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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 SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)