Application Engineer – Mechanical Systems

Application Engineer – Mechanical Systems

Location: Yokohama, Japan
Salary: 8–10.5 million JPY

Overview

This role focuses on supporting the development and application of mechanical systems for automotive OEMs in Japan.

You will act as a key technical interface between local customers and global engineering teams, contributing to both new project development and ongoing production support.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical interface with Japanese OEM customers
  • Support RFQ activities and design change discussions
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams on technical proposals
  • Review and submit technical documentation (2D/3D drawings, reports, presentations)
  • Support prototype development and validation activities
  • Manage technical aspects of projects from development through production
  • Coordinate design validation plans (DVP) and ensure compliance with specifications
  • Support customer requests related to mass production parts (ECR, PCR, etc.)
  • Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, and project reviews

Requirements

  • Experience working with Japanese OEMs (Toyota, Nissan, Honda, etc.)
  • Background in mechanical design or product development
  • Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including stress, durability, and product performance
  • Experience in customer-facing technical roles
  • Business-level Japanese and English

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with Nissan or Nissan-related programs

Why this role?

This is a highly customer-facing engineering role with strong exposure to both local OEMs and global teams. It offers the opportunity to work on core automotive systems that directly impact vehicle performance and comfort, while building cross-functional and international experience.