Senior Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design aluminum components for automotive suspension systems, including control arms, knuckles, links, and wheel carriers
• Perform project activities such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and prepare detailed reports
• Serve as the primary point of contact for product design, liaising with internal teams and external customers
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings in compliance with applicable standards
• Lead technical design reviews with local and international Kobe teams
• Analyze customer proposals, specifications, and related data to assess feasibility, cost, and production requirements
• Manage product development from concept through tooling, testing, and production launch
• Develop and maintain project schedules to meet customer expectations
• Travel as needed for design reviews, customer meetings, and to support Kobelco Sales and Manufacturing groups
• Provide technical advice to engineering and manufacturing teams on design-related matters
• Simulate forging processes to assist manufacturing operations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and time management abilities
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (CATIA, NX)
• Experience with simulation software such as Abaqus and Forge NXT
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (4-year program)
• Minimum of 5 years of design experience in the automotive sector
• Expertise in 3D CAD and FEA required
• Familiarity with automotive components and terminology preferred
• Prior experience in a Japanese-owned company is a plus