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Mechanical jobs and career trends in the automotive industry
Industry Trends for Mechanical-related Jobs
Digitalization of design work
To meet the increasing complexity of products and the demand for quick delivery and cost reduction, most machines in the automotive industry require design engineers to master not only mechanical engineering but also various digital technologies, including the use of CAD software such as 3D CAD and simulation tools.
Importance of mechatronics engineers
In recent years, IOT, in which automobiles are connected to the Internet, such as automated driving, has been accelerating, and automobiles are becoming increasingly electronic, including connected services. As a result, the demand for mechatronics engineers with knowledge not only in mechanical engineering but also in electronics and computing is increasing.
Automation and Population Intelligence
Efforts are also underway to use artificial intelligence to shorten the design process, and the automotive industry is focusing on AI-based design optimization, automation, and design prediction and improvement.
Job Listings
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Senior Requirement Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Mechanical, QC・QA, Production Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Production Engineer
- Tokyo
- ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000
This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
The main responsibility is to gather, organize, and oversee stakeholder requirements throughout the entire lifecycle process. Additionally, this position serves as the link between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on the process and organization of requirements. Additionally, this position serves as the link between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on the process and organization of requirements. -
Technical Project Manager _ ADAS Automatic Parking Assistance System
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000
Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.
In the ADAS Division, We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team as a Technical Project Manager in the ADAS Division.
The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.
A new R&D facility has been completed and the company is working on further development of advanced technologies. -
Overseeing large-scale software development
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Mechanical, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥8,000,000~¥14,000,000
The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
The company is currently focusing on four areas: electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture).
One of the top 5 global automotive parts suppliers】
Currently, we have offices in over 30 countries and regions, and are active in a wide range of fields including ADAS, electric vehicles, connected systems, and cyber security. Although our development base is located in Japan, we have an environment that allows us to work globally, including collaboration with overseas development partners.
We also have the industry's top-class technological capabilities, and our development is characterized by high quality and speed.
This position is for a leader to manager of large-scale software development, and will be responsible for defining requirements with customers, management of management resources (people, goods, money, and time), development, and a wide range of other tasks while utilizing SW knowledge.
The position may vary depending on your experience. -
Satellite Component Design Engineer
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
- Miyagi
- ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000
A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. They design and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.
A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.
You will be involved in research and development related to the structure and mechanism of spacecraft, such as satellites and atmospheric entry systems, and their onboard components.
You will be engaged in research and development of structures and mechanisms for spacecraft such as artificial satellites and atmospheric re-entry You will be engaged in research and development of structures and mechanisms for spacecraft such as artificial satellites and atmospheric re-entry systems, as well as their onboard components. -
Structure & Mechanism Engineer
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
- Miyagi
- ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000
A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. They design and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.
A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.
You will be involved in research and development related to mechanisms and structures of spacecraft such as satellites and atmospheric entry systems, as well as onboard components.
You will be engaged in research and development of mechanisms and structures for spacecraft, including artificial satellites and atmospheric re-entry systems, as well as onboard components. You will be engaged in research and development of mechanisms and structures for spacecraft, including artificial satellites and atmospheric re-entry systems, as well as onboard components. -
Plant Quality Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Mechanical, QC・QA
- Fukuoka
- ¥8,000,000~¥11,000,000
A French automotive technology leader specializing in interior systems, sustainable mobility, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), offering innovative solutions to enhance vehicle efficiency, safety, and user experience. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems.
The Plant Quality Manager ensures all plant activities meet company system standards and customer quality expectations. strategy, compliance, team development, and cross-functional coordination to drive continuous improvement. -
Production Quality Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Mechanical, QC・QA
- Fukuoka
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000
A French automotive technology leader specializing in interior systems, sustainable mobility, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), offering innovative solutions to enhance vehicle efficiency, safety, and user experience. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems.
This role ensures quality compliance within production by enforcing control plans, quality standards, and continuous improvement practices. Responsibilities include defining inspection protocols, auditing processes, supporting production teams, and stopping non-conforming outputs. This role ensures quality compliance within production by enforcing control plans, quality standards, and continuous improvement practices. -
Plant Supplier Quality
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Mechanical, QC・QA
- Fukuoka
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000
A French automotive technology leader specializing in interior systems, sustainable mobility, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), offering innovative solutions to enhance vehicle efficiency, safety, and user experience. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems.
This role is responsible for managing supplier-related quality issues and ensuring timely resolution through coordination, audits, and corrective actions. It also involves overseeing inspection processes, chargebacks, and supplier or part changes during serial production. -
Production Manager - Global Materials Company
- Manufacturer, Chemical & Biotechnology
- Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
- Fukuoka
- ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000
This international manufacturer specializes in advanced materials that support critical technologies in energy storage, electronics, and high-performance industrial systems. With production and R&D sites spanning Europe and Asia, the company is recognized for its deep technical know-how, strong customer partnerships, and sustainability-driven innovation. The workplace is global and collaborative, bringing together specialists from diverse backgrounds to develop next-generation solutions. The workplace is global and collaborative, bringing together specialists from diverse backgrounds to develop next-generation solutions-particularly in the field of lithium-ion battery technology.
The firm is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the production and maintenance teams at a major industrial site.
This role is responsible This role is responsible for ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient production operations aligned with quality standards and cost targets.
The ideal candidate has extensive The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industrial manufacturing environments, strong leadership capabilities, and fluency in Japanese and English. -
HILS Engineer
- Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
- Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Saitama
- ¥7,200,000~¥9,600,000
The company is a joint venture between a major Japanese trading firm and an engineering company with extensive experience in the automotive sector. It specializes in the development and production of automotive components such as electrical systems, powertrains, and advanced safety features, providing support from product concept to mass production. The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance the performance of automotive technologies in the Japanese market.
A seasoned HIL Simulation and Project Management professional is sought for a cutting-edge automotive systems project. The ideal candidate will lead The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives from planning to execution, overseeing simulation system development using advanced tools like Simulink, MATLAB, and This hybrid role offers a pivotal opportunity to influence electrified vehicle validation strategies while mentoring distributed teams and ensuring timely, on-budget delivery. -
Body in White & Closure Bridge Engineer
- Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
- Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Shizuoka
- ¥7,200,000~¥9,600,000
The company is a joint venture between a major Japanese trading firm and an engineering company with extensive experience in the automotive sector. It specializes in the development and production of automotive components such as electrical systems, powertrains, and advanced safety features, providing support from product concept to mass production. The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance the performance of automotive technologies in the Japanese market.
A major automotive development project in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka is seeking a seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience in exterior parts design and CAD data management. This role will oversee key development milestones, facilitate technical communication among internal and external This role will oversee key development milestones, facilitate technical communication among internal and external stakeholders, and lead a team of engineers in ensuring the integrity of product development from concept to validation. -
Engineer, Thruster System Design
- Electronics, Research & Development, QC・QA, QC・QA, Research & Development
- Miyagi
- ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000
A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. They design and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.
A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.
You will be responsible for the research and development of the Reaction Control System (RCS), which is indispensable for satellite attitude control, and the propulsion system for orbit transfer.
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