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About the Role

As a Design Manager, you will lead and direct technical execution, quality assurance, scheduling, and resource allocation for contract and core design projects across Japan, the U.S., and India. You will serve as the primary liaison between project teams and clients, ensuring alignment on technical specifications, timelines, and budgets while managing the comprehensive portfolio of the Goken Nihon division.

Responsibilities

Lead technical execution, quality assurance, scheduling, and resource allocation for contract and core design projects.
Manage teams across Japan, the U.S., and India.
Serve as the primary liaison between project teams and clients to ensure alignment on technical specifications, timelines, and budgets.
Manage the comprehensive portfolio of Haken business and core projects within the Goken Nihon division.
Foster collaboration and maintain communication channels between internal and external engineers and key suppliers.
Act as the central point of coordination for project stakeholders to facilitate technical reviews and resolve scope issues.
Provide technical guidance and conduct interviews for dispatched personnel.
Oversee comprehensive on-site operations management.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in the design and development of automotive interior and exterior resin parts (soft and hard trim).
10+ years of experience working with an OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
5+ years of experience leading teams in project management, including technical guidance, scheduling, and quality control.
Proficiency in CATIA V5 or V6 (3DEXPERIENCE) including GSD, Part Design, Assembly Design, and Drafting.
Knowledge of solid and surface modeling and mechanical drafting.
Understanding of automotive development schedules.
Thorough understanding of resin parts manufacturing processes, DFMEA, GD&T, and cumulative tolerance analysis.
Japanese-English bilingual proficiency (JLPT N2 or higher).
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
Experience with Honda parts development is preferred.

Skills

CATIA V5
CATIA V6 (3DEXPERIENCE)
Generative Shape Design (GSD)
Part Design
Assembly Design
Drafting
Automotive Resin Parts Design
Project Management
Technical Leadership
DFMEA
GD&T
Cumulative Tolerance Analysis
Bilingual (Japanese/English)
MS Office

Location

Japan
India
USA

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years of experience in automotive resin parts design
5+ years of team leadership experience

Benefits

Competitive compensation structure
Benefits supporting professional growth and personal well-being
Culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ongoing professional development

About the Company

Global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan.
Partners with OEMs and suppliers across mobility and non-mobility industries.
Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in people, excellence in clients, and positive impact in communities.

Equal Opportunity

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace.
Provides equal opportunities for career growth and professional development regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.