Lead the Future of Hybrid Mobility — Mechanical Design & Project Management Role

■ Job Title

Mechanical Design Engineer – Hybrid Powertrain Components (Future Leader Track)

■ Company Overview

Our client is a major engineering supplier supporting production technology development for leading automotive OEMs in Japan. The company promotes long-term innovation through advanced hybrid systems and cross-functional engineering teamwork.

■ Your Role and Responsibilities

Work on upstream and downstream development of hybrid drivetrain components from design to evaluation, while managing cross-functional project activities.

• 2D drafting and 3D modeling using CATIA V5
• Design reviews and mechanical planning
• Engineering analysis (CAE)
• Verification and evaluation of mechanical performance
• Negotiation and coordination with internal departments and suppliers
• Document/report creation
• Identifying and solving technical challenges throughout the project

■ Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years in design or manufacturing of automotive components (5+ years if from mold or jig background)
• 2D/3D CAD skills (CATIA V5 required)
• Basic technical drawing knowledge
• Fluency in Japanese (JLPT N1 or equivalent), with at least 3 years’ experience working in Japan

■ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAE analysis

■ Good Reasons to Join

• Play a central role in hybrid innovation with major OEM projects
• Work in a collaborative engineering culture with multiple technical domains
• Opportunity to take on future leadership responsibilities
• Company engineer already on-site to help with onboarding and support

■ Work Location

Will be decided depending on the project (Some places are Aichi・Tochigi・Nagoya)

■ Salary

¥6M–¥8.5M annually
Monthly salary: ¥370,000–¥540,000 (including fixed allowances)
Bonuses twice a year (Aug/Dec), salary review annually in June

■ Contract Term

Full-time, permanent employee (3-month probation with no change in conditions)

■ Working Conditions

• Working hours: 9:00–18:00 (1-hour break)
• Flexible hours available; typical overtime 30–40 hours/month (paid per minute)
• Annual leave: 121 days, weekends off, and long holidays in summer, year-end, and Golden Week
• 10 paid vacation days granted after 6 months

■ Benefits

• Full social insurance coverage
• Commuting allowance (actual cost, with some exceptions)
• Housing allowance: ¥20,000 (for single renters)
• Support for relocation available
• Access to welfare platform (WELBOX)
• Supportive, teamwork-oriented engineering environment