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Design Manager - Plastics

Goken 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

Full-time Senior

Lead technical execution, quality assurance, and resource allocation for automotive resin design projects across Japan, India, and the US. Act as the primary liaison between project teams and clients to align technical specifications, budgets, and timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct the overall technical execution, quality assurance, scheduling, and resource allocation for both Haken (contract) and core design projects
  • Drive project success by serving as the primary liaison between project teams and Haken clients, ensuring seamless alignment on technical specifications, project timelines, and budgetary goals
  • Manage the comprehensive portfolio of Haken business and core projects within the Goken Nihon division, ensuring strategic alignment with company objectives and operational excellence
  • Foster collaboration and maintain critical communication channels between internal and external engineers and key suppliers
  • Act as the central point of coordination for all project stakeholders, facilitating technical reviews, resolving scope issues, and ensuring all parties are operating under a unified project vision

Requirements

  • About 10 years of experience in automotive resin parts design
  • Experience working with an OEM or Tier 1 supplier for Interior/Exterior resin parts developments
  • 5+ years of experience leading a team to manage project
  • Skill in CATIA V5 or V6 (3D EXPERIENCE) with experience in the following workbenches: Generative Shape Design (GSD), Part Design, Assembly Design, Drafting
  • Japanese-English bilingual skills are must (JLPT N2 or higher)
  • MS Office skills such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams are essential

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being
  • Culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development
  • Respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations
  • Equal opportunities for career growth and professional development

Key Skills

CATIA V5 or V6 (3D EXPERIENCE) Generative Shape Design (GSD) Part Design Assembly Design Drafting Japanese-English bilingual skills MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) Project management Team leadership Communication Collaboration Problem-solving Time management Quality assurance Resource allocation Technical execution Design development Automotive resin parts design OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience Solid/surface modeling Mechanical drafting Design thinking User-centered design Cross-functional collaboration

About Goken

Goken America is an engineering and technology services company supporting OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. We accelerate product development from concept to production through engineering expertise, global delivery, and scalable team models. Core capabilities include: * Product development, including concept engineering, CAD design, prototyping, and production launch * Embedded systems and electromechanical engineering, including ADAS, EV systems, chassis, and battery systems * Validation, verification, and CAE simulation * Cost engineering and should cost optimization * CAD automation and engineering productivity tools * Engineering staffing, managed services, and global capability center support Goken partners with clients to solve complex engineering challenges, reduce time to market, and improve product quality through integrated engineering and operational solutions. With teams across the United States, Japan, and India, Gok

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