JOB ID 27802

Process Engineer (Automotive HVAC)

  • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
  • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
  • Fukuoka
  • ¥6,000,000~¥7,000,000

This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.

In this role you will support the production of automotive climate-control products, including HVAC, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems.

You will focus on improving manufacturing processes through data analysis, process optimization, equipment and line improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Process & Productivity Improvement
    ・Analyze production data and identify process-improvement opportunities.
    ・Improve equipment utilization, cycle time, productivity, quality, and cost.
    ・Plan and implement process and production-line improvements.
    ・Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous-improvement activities.

    Production Engineering & Shop-Floor Support
    ・Support manufacturing and production-engineering activities on the shop floor.
    ・Analyze equipment and process problems and implement corrective actions.
    ・Support new-product launches, equipment introduction, and production-line setup.
    ・Coordinate technical matters with equipment and manufacturing suppliers.

    Process Control & Standardization
    ・Establish and improve manufacturing standards and standard processes.
    ・Apply structured problem-solving and process-quality tools such as PFMEA, FTA, 8D, PDCA, PFC, and cause-and-effect analysis.
    ・Promote 5S, safety, and sustainable productivity improvements.
    ・Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other engineering functions.
  • Requirements
    ・Approximately 3–5 years of practical experience in production engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
    ・Hands-on experience identifying manufacturing/process issues and implementing improvements.
    ・Experience using data to analyze and improve production processes.
    ・Knowledge or practical experience with manufacturing problem-solving/process tools such as PFMEA / Process FMEA, FTA, 8D, PDCA, PFC / Process Flow Chart
    Cause-and-Effect / Ishikawa analysis
    ・Business-level Japanese
    ・Conversational-level English or above for email, documentation, and internal communication.
  • Preferred
    ・Automotive production/manufacturing engineering experience.
    ・Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge.
    ・Equipment installation or production-line launch experience.
    ・Industrial Engineering (IE) experience.
    ・Mechanical or electrical engineering background.
    ・Supplier coordination or negotiation experience.
    ・Experience with HVAC, thermal-management, air-conditioning, or ventilation products.
  • Location
    Fukuoka
  • Work Style
    Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥6,000,000~¥7,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Overseas business trip, Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off

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