Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on industry trends).
Plastic injection molding expertise
Mold design engineering experience
Moldflow simulation analysis
Valeo Service is seeking an Injection Engineer for its Kohnan, Japan location to manage the engineering of new plastic parts and processes, ensuring improvements in quality, cost, and delivery. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in automotive mold design and a solid understanding of plastic engineering principles
Job Summary
The role involves managing the engineering of new plastic parts, molds, and processes from development through to Start of Production (SOP).
Candidates must possess 5 years of mold design engineering or 10 years in injection molding within the technical automotive sector.
The position requires frequent travel to a factory in Karita, Fukuoka, and approximately two trips per month to Asian countries like China and South Korea.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Valeo Service is seeking an Injection Engineer for its Kohnan, Japan location to manage the engineering of new plastic parts and processes, ensuring improvements in quality, cost, and delivery. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in automotive mold design and a solid understanding of plastic engineering principles.
Salary
Base: 8,000,000 JPY; Bonus: Fixed bonus included; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Plastic injection molding expertise
Mold design engineering experience
Moldflow simulation analysis
FMEA and SPPC definition
Tooling transfer and SOP support
Japanese language proficiency
Nice-to-have
Lean continuous improvement skills
Global platform coordination
Supplier evaluation experience
CAD design support capability
Safety rule modeling
Key Requirements
Engineer degree or advanced technician in plastic/mechanical engineering
5 years mold design or 10 years injection molding experience