Design fixtures, jigs, and facility layouts using CAD software in a manufacturing environment. Drive cost reductions, process improvements, productivity gains, and space utilization. Learn and apply Toyota Production System methods, including one-piece flow, takt time reduction, kanban, and workcell development. Serve as a bilingual Japanese-English liaison with the corporate team in Tokyo. The role requires an engineering bachelor’s degree, fluency in Japanese and English, and approximately 10% travel.
Japanese Speaking Mechanical Engineer
Schaumburg, IL
Our client is hiring a Japanese Speaking Mechanical Engineer!
Responsibilities of the Japanese Speaking Mechanical Engineer
- Design new fixtures and jigs using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor or other CAD system.
- Be responsible for cost reductions and methods improvements in a manufacturing setting.
- Learn if necessary and apply Toyota Production Systems such as one-piece flow, takt time reduction, kanban and workcell development.
- Develop facility layouts to allow for productivity gains and effective space utilization.
- Use your bilingual Japanese speaking skills to serve as a liaison with the corporate team in Tokyo, Japan.
Requirements of the Japanese Speaking Mechanical Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or other engineering discipline.
- Fluency in the Japanese language as well as fluency in the English language is required.
- MS Word and MS Excel is a plus.
- 1 to 10 years of experience is preferred.
- 10% travel with potential travel to Japan if necessary
- Excellent benefits!
Compensation for the Japanese Speaking Mechanical Engineer
The targeted annual starting salary for this position ranges from $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 depending on experience.
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