JOB ID 25885

Body Design Engineer

  • Manufacturer, Micromobility
  • Mechanical, Mechanical Design
  • Hiroshima
  • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

We are a mobility-related startup aiming for mass production and social implementation of ultra-compact EVs "one-seater, moped mini-car category. We are promoting a business that redefines "mobility options" by taking on the challenge of minimizing mobility issues and environmental impact in rural areas, and building an integrated system from design and manufacturing to sales, after-sales support, and CRM, with mass production scheduled to begin in October 2025.

You will be in charge of designing vehicle body frames, exterior and interior parts, piping (wire harnesses and brake pipes), and body-mounted parts.
In this position, you will not only draw drawings, but also lead the "design leading to mass production" in cooperation with the prototyping, quality assurance, and production departments.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    - Design of body-in-white (body frame), plastic parts, piping, mounted parts, etc.
    - Modeling and drawing creation by CAD (NX / CATIA)
    - Preparation for mass production in collaboration with production, quality and procurement departments
    - Prototype evaluation, defect handling and improvement activities
    - Design progress and priority management, schedule handling
  • Requirements
    - Automotive or component development experience (3+ years)
    - Experience with CAD (NX / CATIA) and CAE
    - Experience with either body frame, plastic parts, piping, or harness design
    - Communication skills to work collaboratively across departments
  • Preferred
    - Project management and design lead experience
    - Knowledge of mass production design and DFM/DFMEA
    - Technical Japanese skills
  • Location
    Hiroshima
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Weekends and holidays off, Preparing for IPO, Venture Company, New businesses and services

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