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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  • Quality Engineering for Major European Automotive Company

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,500,000

    Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

    The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

    The quality engineering team is recruiting for a variety of roles!

    The Quality Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the design, development, production, and delivery of automotive components meet quality standards. Their role spans internal laboratory testing, new product introduction, supplier management, and customer interfacing. The position supports compliance with international quality and safety standards (e.g., IATF16949, ISO14001), and is a key member of the QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) team, proactively managing risks, validating process changes, and improving quality control systems across the lifecycle of the product.

    Role 1: Quality Lab and Assurance Leader
    This position focuses heavily on the daily operation of a quality laboratory, emphasizing physical testing, lab This position focuses heavily on the daily operation of a quality laboratory, emphasizing physical testing, lab staff training, equipment maintenance, and compliance with standards.

    Role 2: Quality Engineer - Interior Switch Product Development
    This role is centered on product quality control during development and This role is centered on product quality control during development and manufacturing of interior switches, integrating design, process audits, and customer feedback while coordinating with suppliers.

    Role 3: Project Quality Manager - Design & Risk Management Focus
    This position acts to reduce risk in the design and process phases of project development. It's a front-line role ensuring that lessons learned and best practices are embedded early in the project while maintaining full customer transparency and compliance. It's a front-line role ensuring that lessons learned and best practices are embedded early in the project while maintaining full customer transparency and compliance.

    Details.

  • Production Control Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide.

    You will be responsible for production management in the manufacturing of satellites and onboard components. This includes production planning, standard data management (such as bills of materials and drawings), production progress control, and business process improvement.

    Production control (production planning, unit control (bill of materials, drawings), production progress control, and business improvement) for satellite and onboard component manufacturing.

    Details.

  • After Services Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,500,000

    A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.

    Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. This is a company with great momentum that is expanding its organizational structure to expand and operate the service in hundreds of locations nationwide in the future.

    You will be in charge of after-sales support operations for automated conveyor services.
    In addition to reactive support such as repairs and maintenance, you will be part of a team that aims to provide a better customer experience by quickly resolving customer issues in order to improve customer satisfaction and build long-term relationships.

    Details.

  • Project Manager Infotainment

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥8,500,000

    A global automotive brand renowned for its innovative, high-quality vehicles that blend precision engineering with exceptional performance. In Japan, it offers a diverse lineup of premium models, aiming to elevate the driving experience while contributing to a more sustainable and forward-thinking mobility future. mobility future.

    As a Connected Infotainment Project Manager, you will oversee projects for the company`s brand in the Japanese and Korean markets. projects through the product development process while collaborating closely with the European developers.

    Details.

  • Sales Engineer for Global Leader in Sealing Technology

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,800,000~¥7,000,000

    A world leader in sealing suppliers, they operate across a variety of industries ranging from aerospace to automotive. countries and continues to grow and expand their market-share in the sealing products they develop.

    In this position you will develop and sell sealing solutions and products from a wide range of technical products including hydraulics, pneumatics seals , and bearings. Your work with this industry leader will help you to grow and develop your ability to develop new customers, acquire new projects, and Your work with this industry leader will help you to grow and develop your ability to develop new customers, acquire new projects, and manage existing customers for a global company.

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  • Facility Engineer / Facility Engineer (Mechanical)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Mechanical, QC・QA, Production Engineer, Production Management
    • Kumamoto
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A foundry company engaged in manufacturing services for semiconductors.
    It was established to meet the demand for semiconductors in Japan as well as the needs of customers around the world.
    is said to have a ripple effect on the overall Japanese economy.
    Based in Kumamoto, Japan, the company offers its employees the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge semiconductor technology and to work globally
    with a long-term career development plan.

    This position is responsible for facility management, maintenance, repair, renewal, and improvement of buildings, facilities, and fabs in general.
    Specifically, you will be responsible for the operational management, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, gas chemical, water, and security systems, as well as improving the safety and efficiency of the facilities.

    Details.

  • Electric Bridge Engineer

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥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.

    The desired candidate will work as Project Manager to oversee multiple projects from RFQ (Request for Quotation) to delivery, ensuring customer This role involves managing the entire product development process, including design, development, validation, and launch of Electrical and Mechanical components/sub-systems. You will coordinate with offshore and cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth You will coordinate with offshore and cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project execution and success.

    Details.

  • Facility Engineer for water treatment

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Other, Other, Sales・Service Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Kumamoto
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A foundry company engaged in manufacturing services for semiconductors.
    It was established to meet the demand for semiconductors in Japan as well as the needs of customers around the world.
    is said to have a ripple effect on the overall Japanese economy.
    Based in Kumamoto, Japan, the company offers its employees the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge semiconductor technology and to work globally with a long-term career development plan.


    This position will be responsible for general “facility management,” “maintenance,” “repair,” “renewal,” and “improvement” of the entire fab, including buildings and facilities.

    Details.

  • System Integration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), QC・QA, FAE
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥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-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    As a System Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating hardware and software to create innovative in-car audio experiences, collaborating with system leads and architects. You will support the fabrication team during vehicle installations, system bring-up, and testing of automotive proof-of-concept systems. automotive proof-of-concept systems.

    Details.

  • Cutting Tool Production Engineering ・Cutting tool production engineering/manufacturing operations

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Kyoto
    • ¥4,300,000~¥6,500,000

    With the eternal theme of "relentless pursuit of technological improvement," we have consistently achieved innovation in new product development and production technology since our founding, and have developed corporate activities based on our management philosophy, including valuable joint development with our customers on a win-win basis. We are looking for people who can challenge together with us to create innovations that imagine the future of semiconductors by quarter-leading the quarter ahead of our customers' needs.

    ▶World's No.1 share in molding equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, including those for AI, smartphones, and automotive
    ▶Global company with overseas sales ratio of over 80%

    You will decipher tool machining drawings and manufacture high-precision end mills and other cutting tools through overall machine tool operation, machining, and maintenance. We are looking for a person who can operate machine tools, machine tool operators, and perform machining and maintenance.

    Details.

  • ADAS Parking System Technical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project 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. The company is a German company with long-standing roots in Japan and does business worldwide, and has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    This project manager position is responsible for customer relations and global team collaboration in the development of automated parking support systems.

    Details.

  • Mass Production Planning & Equipment Development

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Osaka
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    This company is a global leader in factory automation and sensing technologies, providing a wide range of innovative products such as sensors, measuring instruments, vision systems, and microscopes. Headquartered in Japan and operating in numerous countries worldwide, it is known for its strong direct sales approach and commitment to delivering high-value technical solutions that support manufacturing productivity and quality improvement. The organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and quality improvement. organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and customer-centric problem solving, enabling clients across various industries to optimize their processes with cutting-edge automation and inspection technologies.

    You will be involved in the initial study, specification study, technical development, and mass production launch of automation equipment as a person in charge of production equipment development.

    Details.

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