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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, managing teams across Japan, U.S. and India
- 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 located in Japan, India, and the U.S. to ensure timely and effective support for ongoing and future projects
- 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
- Skill in CATIA V5 or V6 (3D EXPERIENCE) is required
- 10+ years of experience in design and development of various automotive resin parts for Interior/Exterior (soft and hard trim)
- 10+ years of 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 (technical guidance, managing schedule and quality of outputs)
- Knowledge of solid / surface modeling and mechanical drafting
- Understanding of the development schedule related to automotive development
- Thorough understanding of various resin parts manufacturing processes , DFMEA, GD&T, and cumulative tolerance analysis
- Japanese-English bilingual skills are must (JLPT N2 or higher)
- MS Office skills such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams are essential
Benefits
- Professional Growth Support
- Personal Well-being Support
Key Skills
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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