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.

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  • Process Manufacturing Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥6,500,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    Leveraging its strong research and development capabilities, the company operates globally and works in collaboration with major automakers (OEMs) to develop next-generation safety and in-vehicle technologies.

    In this position, you will be responsible for material development and the formulation of material specifications for plastic molding materials and surface treatment materials used in automotive products.

    In this role, you will work to enhance business competitiveness through four key focus areas: “high value-added,” “cost competitiveness,” “environmental sustainability,” and “production stability.”You will lead the advancement of development themes, promote standardization, evaluate new materials, and support their introduction into mass production.

    In addition, you will be responsible for selecting and defining specifications for materials for new products, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting the acquisition of customer approvals.

    Details.

  • Production Management | Production Management Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    It is a space startup born from a university laboratory in 2020 and develops and manufactures propulsion engines for small satellites. With its unique technology that uses water as a propellant that is safe and has a low environmental impact, it has won high praise from satellite manufacturers in Japan and overseas, and has succeeded in multiple space demonstrations. Commercial projects and mass production projects are already underway, and although it is an R startup, it is a company that continues to grow further along with the expansion of the space industry while building a stable business foundation.

    This role is to play a role in the entire process from the formulation of production plans to the optimization of the entire process for the mass production of satellite engines.
    After accurately understanding production capacity, we assemble feasible plans to improve the production system itself, such as shortening lead times and takt times, and eliminating bottlenecks in the process. We will lead the construction of a mass production system that achieves both efficiency and quality by managing processes to maintain and improve quality in cooperation with manufacturing sites and technical departments, and by working to optimize parts inventory and cost control.

    Details.

  • Technical Sales (Hyogo / Saitama / Kanagawa / Aichi)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa, Hyogo, Saitama, Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    ■Company Overview
    Headquartered in Hyogo Prefecture, we develop, manufacture, and sell FA equipment and systems.
    We have dealings with a wide range of industries, including Toyota and other automobiles (80% of the company's sales), digital home appliances, and information and communication equipment industries.
    With a niche-top market share, we are able to focus on R with a capital adequacy ratio of 96% and excellent management of debt-free management.
    It is a company with a high market share with more than 1,000 domestic and foreign manufacturers.

    ■The company's product
    is a special device that automatically fixes and replaces molds and processed objects on the production line, and is an original application of the "Pascal principle".
    It has received higher praise from manufacturers around the world and boasts a high market share in Europe, the United States ~ Asia.
    We sometimes deliver to end users such as Toyota, but we also partner with jig manufacturers such as Fanuc and Chita Manufacturing to propose systems.

    ■Supporting the world's industry ~A leading player in the cutting-edge production line~■
    The company began developing its products in the 1970s and has developed "clamp products" that are still valuable to the world as their main product. Using Pascal's principle, it realizes that heavy molds can be supported by small equipment, and the mold change time is reduced to 3 hours. It had a great impact on Toyota and other automakers. Since then, it has contributed to the world to the extent that it is called "automation of manufacturing = pascalization".

    ■Organizational structure
    Chicago: about 15 people (1 expatriate) - The team is divided into two main parts: machine tools and other products.
    Stuttgart: about
    5 people Bangkok: about a few people (I rent an office from Okaya)

    He is in charge of proposing sales of FA equipment (control equipment, industrial robots, press machines, injection molding machines, etc.).
    For existing customers such as automobiles, information and communications, and home appliance manufacturers, we provide problem-solving sales to improve and optimize production lines.

    Details.

  • Quality Engineer – Space Propulsion Manufacturing | Space Propulsion Quality Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, QC・QA
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    This is a space-related startup starting from university-based technology. We develop and manufacture propulsion machines for small satellites, leveraging proprietary technology that balances high safety with environmental considerations. Evaluated by domestic and international satellite manufacturers, it has achieved multiple space demonstrations to date. Currently, commercial projects and mass production projects are underway, and despite being a research and development company, it continues to achieve stable business growth.

    It is a crucial position that ensures the manufacturing quality of satellite engines (propulsion units) and supports product reliability. We are involved in a wide range of areas that determine spacecraft quality, from upstream to downstream, including supplier quality control and evaluation selection, guidance on manufacturing process improvements, and the establishment of acceptance inspection standards. By collaborating with external partners with advanced manufacturing technologies, you can establish a quality assurance system for parts and exercise the autonomy and responsibility of quality experts by reviewing documents from technical and legal perspectives.

    Details.

  • Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Propulsion | Structural Design Engineer (Space Propulsion)

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
    • Chiba
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    This is a space-related startup starting from university-based technology. We develop and manufacture propulsion machines for small satellites, leveraging proprietary technology that balances high safety with environmental considerations. Evaluated by domestic and international satellite manufacturers, it has achieved multiple space demonstrations to date. Currently, commercial projects and mass production projects are underway, and despite being a research and development company, it continues to achieve stable business growth.

    This position involves a comprehensive process from structural design and analysis of propulsion devices for satellites, to jig design, assembly, and testing. In the rapidly growing global demand for electric propulsion fields, you will be directly involved in cutting-edge technology development, experiencing every phase of manufacturing—from product concept design to operation in space. By collaborating with experts in each field to derive optimal solutions to various technical challenges such as weight reduction, thermal efficiency, and assembly quality due to miniaturization, you will acquire a high level of expertise that allows you to take a comprehensive view of the entire propulsion machine.

    Details.

  • Product Management Staff (Americas & Latina Americas)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

    Globally recognized commercial vehicle manufacturer with a long-standing heritage in engineering, manufacturing, and delivering transportation solutions to customers worldwide. With operations spanning over 170 countries and regions, the organization continues to drive innovation in mobility, sustainability, and next-generation vehicle technologies.

    As part of a major strategic transformation, the company is investing heavily in the future of commercial transportation through the expansion of electrified mobility solutions and the creation of a dedicated global bus business.

    Details.

  • Body Electronics Mechanical Design Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.

    This role is responsible for leading design solutions for complete devices, assemblies, and components within development projects. Acting as the key technical interface for Japanese customers, the position translates customer requirements into structured inputs for global engineering teams while supporting project execution, design validation, and technical coordination.

    Details.

  • Design & Analysis Engineer for Spacecraft

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
    • Hokkaido, Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    The team is a leading venture company within the Japanese space industry focused on rocket component development. Their vision of an accessible space industry is backed by their practical, flexible, and logical approach to design of rocket components which allows them to compete in the market with reliable products that are competitively priced.

    In this role you will work to design and analyze rocket components to help further the fast growing and exciting Japanese space industry. Your work alongside talented and skilled colleagues will create new space technologies that will further the goal of making space accessible to humanity.

    Details.

  • Propulsion Systems Architect -Engines & Turbopumps

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥11,060,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    You will be mainly in charge of the design of propulsion systems (engines, turbopumps, propulsion systems, etc.).
    In cooperation with other personnel in charge of individual component design, you will lead the definition of requirements, architecture design, outfitting design, test planning and analysis of the entire system.
    In addition, using the combustion test equipment developed in-house, you will lead the system verification and coordinate the interface with other system personnel to realize the optimal propulsion system design for the entire rocket.

    Details.

  • Propulsion Systems Engineer – Pressurization & Feed

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,040,000~¥10,030,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    In the pressurized supply group, which designs liquid rocket propulsion systems and develops necessary equipment, you will be in charge of propulsion system design.

    Details.

  • Electrified & Electrical Systems Development (Motorcycles & Power Products)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    In the development of motorcycle EVs and power products, you will be in charge of R and product development of electric and electrical systems.

    Details.

  • Manufacturing Equipment Engineer (Slitter / Dies / Tooling)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Gifu
    • ¥4,900,000~¥8,200,000

    Since its founding, it has expanded its business in multiple fields such as electronic components, semiconductor-related products, and LED lighting, with its unique ceramic material technology at its core. In particular, we have one of the top market shares in ceramic substrates with high thermal conductivity in the world, and we have achieved stable business growth against the backdrop of growth in the AI data center and electric vehicle markets. Leveraging our manufacturing technology and quality assurance system, which are difficult for competitors to replicate, we continue to provide differentiated products to the global market.

    We are also focusing on the ease of working for our employees, and have established a free time system, an employee dormitory system, and a stock ownership association. In recent years, it has been ranked high in the ranking of listed companies and is attracting attention as a company with "high hourly wages × less overtime". It is a company with a stable management foundation and technological capabilities, and a work environment that allows for long-term career development.

    Among the equipment in the production of ceramic substrates, you will be in charge of slitting and mold manufacturing technology and maintenance work.

    Details.

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