Project Engineer(brakes)

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is the Japanese subsidiary of a global brand that designs and manufactures braking systems for high-performance cars and motorcycles.
We deal primarily with braking systems for cars and motorcycles, and have extensive business with major Japanese automakers.
We supply brake components and systems to European and American automakers, and our products are highly acclaimed for their performance and design.
We also develop aftermarket components and racing brake systems to meet a wide range of needs.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Main reference for customers technical issues
• Promote technical benefits of the company's brake disc
• Problem solving proposal
• Control testing in R&D centers and outsourced facilities
• R&D cost control
• Design review (internal/external)
• Technical approval (Drawing release)
• Support customer plant audits  
• Quality follow up after awarded until SOP
• Report to Disc GBU Sales & Engineering Manager (Japan)
• Sales activity support
• Quality activity support

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Experience in automotive components design and development 5 years 
• Knowledge of main technical aspects
• English and Japanese language skills (TOEIC 650-)
• Experience in working directly with European or USA companies
• Self-motivated, willing to solve technical problems in a global setting

Preferred qualifications:

• Nice to have knowledge of brake systems

Salary

5 - 9 million yen

Location

Tokyo