PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER ROBOTICS & E-MOBILITY
Nagoya, Japan · On-site
Mid level
<p><strong>ABOUT FORWARD ENGINEERING</strong></p> <p>Forward Engineering (FE) is a global engineering and consulting partner specializing in holistic, sustainable product development and technical scaling. Headquartered …
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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Global Impact Projects, Collaboration With Expert Global Network, Career Growth Opportunities, Personal Development Opportunities
Posted 39d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the functional and structural multi-material system design for Robotics and E-Mobility applications from concept to series production. Act as the technical bridge between Japanese clients and global engineering teams while managing project schedules and validation.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Manufacturing Engineering with over 3 years of industry and project management experience. Proficiency in CATIA and business-level fluency in both Japanese and English are mandatory.
Full job description
ABOUT FORWARD ENGINEERING
Forward Engineering (FE) is a global engineering and consulting partner specializing in holistic, sustainable product development and technical scaling. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, with offices in Japan, China, and the US, we bridge the gap between advanced material science and series production.
Our Core Expertise: Functional Lightweighting, Fiber-Reinforced Plastics (Composites), and Simulation-Driven Multi-Material Design for Automotive, Aerospace, and Robotics.
Tasks
As a Product Development Engineer in Nagoya, you will lead the functional and structural multi-material system design for future Robotics and E-Mobility applications from concept to series production.
Design Engineering: Lead concept, detailed, and prototype design utilizing CAD (CATIA) and CAE simulation data.
Project & Quality Management: Translate customer requirements into actionable work packages. Manage project schedules (MS Project), milestones, budgets, and lead Design Reviews, DFMEA, and PFMEA activities.
Global Collaboration: Act as the technical bridge between local Japanese key accounts and the global FE engineering teams in Germany, China, and the US.
Testing & Validation: Coordinate prototype manufacturing, material testing, and product validation.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Degree: Master degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Materials Science, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience: 3+ years of industry experience in Materials/Manufacturing, 3+ years in managing development projects.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in CAD (CATIA) and a strong understanding of CAE simulation and product development.
Deep knowledge of manufacturing methods (Forming, Trimming, Joining/Fastening, Assembly) and Bill of Process (BoP).
Strong understanding of automotive/mobility regulatory frameworks and Sub-system Technical Specifications.
Languages:
Japanese: Native / Fluent (Business level required for client communication in Japan).
English: Business fluent (Required for daily collaboration with global FE teams).
Chinese skills are a plus.
Benefits
Global Impact: Work on cutting-edge, sustainable mobility and robotics projects with top-tier international clients.
Expert Team: Collaboration with a global network of industry-leading engineers in a flat, agile, and fast-decision-making corporate culture.
Career Growth: Significant ownership of complex projects with attractive opportunities for personal development in a growing business.
Your expert in Material- and Simulation Driven Design for Sustainable Products in Automotive and Aerospace Industries.
Industry
Engineering Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Muenchen
LinkedIn followers
2,946
Forward Engineering (FE) is a Global Engineering and Consulting Firm based in Munich, Germany with offices in Japan, China and the US, that specialize in holistic and sustainable product development employing the latest proven and emerging materials and manufacturing process technologies. Our team supports you with industry leading material, process and simulation driven design expertise for technical and fiber-reinforced plastics, functional lightweighting and multi-material design optimization. The resource-sensitive and economical commercial application of your products, from concept development through series production validation, is enabled by our team together with our global network of technology partners.
Offices: Frei-Otto-Str. 22, Muenchen, 80797, DE · 10325 Capital St, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, US · 8-18, Meieki 4-chome, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya Mitsui North Building, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, JP · shanghai, china, CN
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Your expert in Material- and Simulation Driven Design for Sustainable Products in Automotive and Aerospace Industries.
Industry
Engineering Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Muenchen
LinkedIn followers
2,946
Forward Engineering (FE) is a Global Engineering and Consulting Firm based in Munich, Germany with offices in Japan, China and the US, that specialize in holistic and sustainable product development employing the latest proven and emerging materials and manufacturing process technologies. Our team supports you with industry leading material, process and simulation driven design expertise for technical and fiber-reinforced plastics, functional lightweighting and multi-material design optimization. The resource-sensitive and economical commercial application of your products, from concept development through series production validation, is enabled by our team together with our global network of technology partners.
Offices: Frei-Otto-Str. 22, Muenchen, 80797, DE · 10325 Capital St, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, US · 8-18, Meieki 4-chome, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya Mitsui North Building, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, JP · shanghai, china, CN
Development of Energy Storage SystemsDesign for SustainabilityFuture Body DesignMarket Entry for New MaterialsElectrificationMaterial TestingLife Cycle AnalysisSimulation Driven DesignBattery DesignBox TRA Testing