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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

We are seeking an experienced Japanese English Technical Translator and Manufacturing Liaison to support communications between our U.S.

-based manufacturing/ machine tool importer and commercial teams and Japanese supplier / business partner

The ideal candidate is a native or near-native Japanese speaker with strong English proficiency and direct experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial sales, or supply chain operations. This role requires more than language translation. The successful candidate must be able to understand and accurately communicate technical, commercial, and operational information in both languages.

Translation:

• Translate face to face and video meetings
• Translate technical documents, specifications, operating procedures, quality documents, RFQs, and manufacturing instructions between English and Japanese.
• Translate commercial materials including pricing, inventory, quotations, contracts, presentations, proposals, and other communications.
• Ensure terminology and technical accuracy are maintained across all translated documents.

Interpretation: Provide live interpretation support during:

• Facilitate clear communication between English- and Japanese-speaking stakeholders.

Manufacturing & Commercial Support:

• Support interactions with Japanese supplier / strategic partners.
• Assist with inventory management, production updates, quality discussions, and supply chain communications.
• Help bridge cultural and business communication differences.
• Review technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity before external distribution.

• Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Travel
: 50% - 60% travel within the assigned territory (including overnight stays), local office/distribution partners, Tsugami America headquarters, and on occasion internationally.

• Fluent in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).
• Minimum 5 years of professional translation and/or interpretation experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or technical environments.
• Strong understanding of business and commercial communications.
• Ability to translate technical terminology accurately and consistently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred:

Experience supporting:

• ATA certification or equivalent professional translation credentials.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Translation, Linguistics, or related field.

Desired

Skills:

Candidates with practical experience discussing topics such as the following in both English and Japanese will be highly preferred:

• Manufacturing processes
• Capacity planning
• Lead times
• Corrective actions
• Tooling and production startup
• Product development
• Cost reduction initiatives
• Supply chain and sourcing
• Technical sales and customer support

• Primarily remote.
• Occasional travel within the Eastern United States to Tsugami America Headquarter in Windsor, CT for supplier…