MGR I MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

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Job Title: MGR I MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Posting Start Date: 4/14/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

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Job Overview

Position Overview

Lead/Support and transform the Japan Manufacturing Engineering organization. Drive strategic initiatives to close performance gaps with regional benchmarks, enhance equipment reliability, and build a high-performing team capable of supporting rapid product launches while maintaining sustainable operations and technical competency.

The role requires a visionary leader who can balance technical depth with strong people management to elevate the Japan ME function from reactive troubleshooting to proactive process/quality optimization and wasting elimination.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering within high-volume production environment
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing engineering teams (minimum 15+ engineers)
• Proven track record in automotive, electronics, or precision manufacturing industries
• Experience leading organizational transformation and change management initiatives
• Demonstrated success in NPI/product launch support and sustaining engineering

Technical Competencies

• Deep expertise in manufacturing processes: injection molding, automated assembly….
• Strong knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, maintenance strategies, and process optimization
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, Fishbone)
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with automation technologies, robotics, and Industry 4.0 concepts

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Job Locations:

Posting City: KAKEGAWA SHIZUOKA

Job Country: Japan

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 149976

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

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