Design Manager - Plastics Tokyo, Japan Metro Area - Remote

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

ENGLISH:

• 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 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 US 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.

• 10+ years of professional experience specializing in automotive plastics part design.
• Expert proficiency in CATIA V5 or V6 (3
  
  DEXPERIENCE), including advanced skills in:
  Generative Shape Design (GSD), Part Design / Assembly Design, Drafting and mechanical drawing creation.
• Required experience designing diverse automotive plastic components (Interior/Exterior, soft/hard trims).
• Prior work experience at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Strong understanding of plastic injection molding manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with quality and design control methodologies (e.g., DFMEA and GD&T).
• High proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Japanese OEM parts design preferred.
• Japanese language skills of a N2+ level are required.
• Japanese - English bilingual skills (N3 level or higher) required.

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.