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プロジェクトマネージャー/ Project Manager

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An international engineering and life sciences company is looking for a Project Manager. The selected candidate will lead engineering projects, manage cross-functional teams, oversee technical documentation, and deliver engineered filtration solutions from project initiation through final delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage project schedules and action item progress in collaboration with the engineering team
  • Produce and review engineering documentation including drawings, calculations, data sheets, and procedures to support quotations, customer orders, manufacturing, and suppliers
  • Prepare and review product function specifications, testing protocols, and technical documentation
  • Lead technical clarification meetings, troubleshooting, and problem-solving activities with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
  • Support projects from budgeting and estimation through contract review and final delivery
  • Gather and consolidate requirements from customers, engineering teams, and external partners into well-documented deliverables
  • Visualise project status and perform daily project management activities
  • Deliver projects in accordance with agreed timelines, cost targets, and quality standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering
  • More than 5 years of experience in the design of filtration and pressure vessel products or equivalent
  • Experience in project management, including schedule control and action item tracking
  • Knowledge and experience in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Master's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience as a mechanical engineer
  • Design experience in compliance with pressure vessel codes and standards including ASME, HPV, JIS, and JPI
  • Welding experience
  • Experience with fabricated equipment inspection
  • Ability and willingness to travel within Japan and internationally
  • Possess a valid driver's licence
  • Possess a valid passport

About the Company:

This company is a global leader in engineering and industrial technologies, delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of industries. It provides high-quality engineered systems while supporting customers through advanced manufacturing and project expertise.

Keywords:

プロジェクトマネージャー, 機械設計, プロジェクト管理, ろ過システム, 圧力容器, エンジニアリング, 製品設計, 製造, 技術文書, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 9QUE44

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: Project Management

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 9QUE44-37FE6B0D

Date posted: 3 July 2026

Consultant: Hirokazu Shinjo