Position Summary

This position is crucial within the engineering team, providing technical design expertise in supporting systems projects from initial concept, through development to final production release of the equipment. The job holder would contribute to the technical output of the team on mainly hydraulic components and systems projects on customer applications in Japan and abroad.

Responsibilities

    Knowledge and experience for hydraulic components; pump, motor, valve, cylinder, cartridge valves, Accumulator etc.     Knowledge and experience for electric system and components; controller, motor, inverter, etc.    Software knowledge, experience with programming capability.    Application experience with mobile and industrial equipment.    Capability for utilizing test device for equipment.    Design and produce technical drawings for the components and system projects    Produce supporting product manuals, process and project documentation.    Develop the products and systems within the design team    Provide Engineering support to the business unit as required    Liaise with customers on assigned projects    Produce and review engineering documents, understand customer requirements and provide responses to technical issues.    Support business development activities    Produce technical proposals and quotations for components and system and sub-system projects    Technical sign-off for mechanical designs produced by the department.    Lead the design review process for product release    Ensures the technical excellence and compliance of the projects within the business unit    Contribute to improve the way of working within the department    Liaise with all internal departments to gain understanding / input and ensure a smooth transition of the projects into production.     Liaise with Quality and EHS departments to ensure standards are maintained.    Experience for working with OEM customer.    Experience for trouble shooting with customer    Experience for hydraulic component introduction to others    Work within a lean environment and adopt lean principles 

Qualifications

    Degree qualified in engineering discipline and 5 years minimum experience    Strong engineering capability including hydraulic components and systems knowledge and experience    Excellent report writing and presentation skills    Experience of compiling detailed technical drawings    Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills.    Flexible approach to work    Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously    A good understanding of lean principles and managing safety

   Native level Japanse and buisiness level English skill essential