Project Lead, Interior and Exterior Design

Our client, a company in the automotive industry, is looking for a Project Lead for interior and exterior design. You will work on the plastic parts that shape the inside and outside of a vehicle. The position is based in Japan and reports to a business unit.

You will design and draft interior and exterior plastic parts in 2D and 3D. These include bumpers, garnishes, inner hulls, interior trim parts, equipment and mechanisms. You will carry out part layout studies and shape studies. You will build 3D models with professional CAD software and manage your data in a product data management system.

You will assess market quality for interior and exterior parts. You will research market trends and prepare the related documents. You will hold meetings and negotiate with other departments and with suppliers.

We are looking for an engineer with at least 5 years of experience. You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical, automobile or a related engineering field. You know design drafting well. Experience with a vehicle maker or one of its subsidiaries is preferred, ideally with knowledge of vehicle sub systems and the full vehicle. You also speak Japanese at an intermediate level.