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About the Role

As a Design Manager, you will oversee technical guidance, quality, schedule, and personnel management for onsite/nearshore commissioned design projects in Japan and India. This role also involves interviewing dispatched personnel and comprehensive on-site operations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct technical execution, quality assurance, scheduling, and resource allocation for contract and core design projects across Japan, U.S., and India.
• Serve as the primary liaison between project teams and clients, ensuring alignment on technical specifications, timelines, and budgetary goals.
• Manage the comprehensive portfolio of contract and core projects within the Goken Nihon division, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.
• Foster collaboration and maintain critical communication channels with internal/external engineers and key suppliers in Japan, India, and the U.S.
• Act as the central point of coordination for all project stakeholders, facilitating technical reviews and resolving scope issues.
• Conduct interviews for dispatched personnel.
• Manage overall on-site operations.

Requirements

• Basic operational skills in CATIA V5 or V6 (3DEXPERIENCE).
• Experience with Generative Shape Design (GSD) workbench.
• Experience with Part Design workbench.
• Experience with Assembly Design workbench.
• Experience with Drafting workbench.
• Over 10 years of experience in design and development of automotive interior/exterior resin parts (soft and hard trim).
• Over 10 years of experience with an OEM or Tier 1 supplier for interior/exterior resin parts development.
• Over 5 years of experience in project management as a team leader (technical guidance, schedule, quality).
• Knowledge of surface/solid modeling and mechanical drafting.
• Understanding of automotive development schedules.
• Deep understanding of resin parts manufacturing processes, DFMEA, GD&T, and cumulative tolerance analysis.
• Preference for Honda parts development experience.
• Japanese-English bilingual skills (JLPT N2 or higher).
• MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).

Skills

• CATIA V5
• CATIA V6 (3DEXPERIENCE)
• Generative Shape Design (GSD)
• Part Design
• Assembly Design
• Drafting
• Surface modeling
• Solid modeling
• Mechanical drafting
• DFMEA
• GD&T
• Cumulative tolerance analysis
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• Teams
• Project management

Location

• Dublin, Ohio, USA
• Pune, India
• Yokohama, Japan
• Japan
• India
• U.S.

Work Type

• Onsite
• Nearshore
• Contract

Experience Level

• Approximately 10 years of experience in automotive resin parts design
• 10+ years of experience in design and development of automotive interior/exterior resin parts
• 10+ years of experience with an OEM or Tier 1 supplier for interior/exterior resin parts development
• 5+ years of experience leading a team to manage projects

Education Level

• JLPT N2 or higher

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure
• Benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being

About the Company

• Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan.
• We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
• At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future.
• This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
• Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
• Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
• Goken fosters a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Equal Opportunity

• Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations.
• We value diversity and provide 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.