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製造技術マネージャー/ Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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A global manufacturing company is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The selected candidate will lead process optimisation, equipment introduction, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyse manufacturing processes and propose improvement measures
  • Lead optimisation of existing processes and implementation of new technologies
  • Select, install, and manage the start-up of new production equipment
  • Promote automation and labour-saving initiatives across production lines
  • Create, update, and standardise work instructions and process documentation
  • Drive new product industrialisation to achieve QCD targets
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and defect reduction initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and propose improvements
  • Solve manufacturing issues through cross-functional collaboration

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering
  • More than 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering
  • Experience in manufacturing engineering within a manufacturing industry
  • Skilled in processing techniques, automation and robotics, factory layout design, QC methods, defect analysis, process design, quality management systems, 2D/3D CAD, and PLC
  • Ability and willingness to collaborate with overseas engineers for technical exchanges
  • Professional level Japanese; proficient in English

About the Company:

A global leader in advanced vacuum and abatement technologies, this organisation supports semiconductor, electronics, energy, and industrial manufacturing by delivering high-performance solutions that enable precision, efficiency, and sustainability. With strong engineering expertise, cutting-edge R&D, and a long-standing reputation for innovation, it offers employees the opportunity to work on industry-critical technologies in a stable, growth-oriented, and internationally connected environment.

Keywords:

製造エンジニアリング, プロセス改善, 生産技術, 自動化, 工程設計, 品質管理, 工場レイアウト, 新製品立ち上げ, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 74JZWB

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: Engineering Management

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Chiba

Job Reference: 74JZWB-ED06D4AB

Date posted: 14 May 2026

Consultant: Eduardo Dolz