Engineer

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. Our client is a prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, manufacturing vehicles in 27 countries and marketing them across over 170 countries and regions.

About the role

The Client’s Production Engineering (PE)-Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) Battery Cell Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer to join the Ryohin Joken (Conditions for Good Process and Product) advancement and problem-solving group. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will support the department’s mission to deliver engineering solutions for rapid competitiveness improvements through safety first, people development, and customer focus.

The primary responsibility of this role is leading planning and problem-solving efforts in pre-production trial activity. You will utilize and improve systems and procedures for efficient issue identification, root cause analysis, resolution, recurrence prevention, kaizen, and project management of trials. This role also contributes to developing the organization’s capabilities through the advancement and application of Ryohin Joken knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams collaborating with equipment, material, product, and process stakeholders.
• Engage and resolve material, product, and process issues both internal and external.
• Create and implement working/trial plans for confirmation and problem-solving using Client Business Practice methods (TBP) or equivalent Lean practices.
• Develop detailed technical and summary reports for organizational learning and development.
• Provide input to process and equipment plans/specifications for kaizen and issue recurrence prevention.
• Use and advance systems and procedures for problem-solving and learning capture.
• Manage individual activities, status visualization/reporting, and incremental reflection.
• Lead internal and external partner relationships aligning to team objectives, development, and support.
• Support department-level Hoshin (overall direction) for organizational advancement.
• Contribute to standardization and kaizen (continuous improvement) of department systems and processes.
• Mentor and teach team members on battery knowledge, trial planning, execution, data analysis, and Client principles.
• Drive individual development, seek feedback, and monitor progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or a similar technical field.
• 3+ years of equivalent engineering role experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in battery cell product, processes/equipment, and/or trial activity.
• Experience in manufacturing production preparation, including project plan stages, process/equipment planning, specification and procurement, installation, and trial.
• Experience in winding, cell assembly, and electrolyte fill on automotive cells (2+ years required, 5+ years preferred).
• Experience in Ryohin Joken identification, application, and/or confirmation.
• Experience coordinating with varied functions in a large corporate organization (e.g., production engineering, manufacturing, R&D, Quality) and reporting to senior leadership.
• Experience interpreting and applying product/process specifications, drawings, and data, including new material introduction, validation, and change point management.
• Ability to work weekends, shutdowns, overtime up to 25%, and travel (domestic and international) up to 15%.

Skills

• Knowledge of battery chemistry and trials to confirm materials.
• Knowledge of battery manufacturing processes and problem-solving.
• Trial management and KPI confirmation.
• Evaluation of cell performance using analytical tools and quality functions.
• Project management of trials and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Industries with compatible experience:

• Battery and automotive engineers.
• Chemical and material engineers.
• Quality professionals for battery, semiconductors, and chemical materials.

What You May Bring

• Experience in the application of Client Production System.
• Experience in product × process/equipment simultaneous engineering for new models.
• Experience in manufacturing plant production operations.
• Experience in data analytics tools and methods.
• Experience in digital engineering software tools and procedures, including reading, interpreting, and modifying model data.
• Japanese language proficiency (verbal and written).