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品質保証エンジニア/ Quality Assurance Engineer

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A renowned automotive technology is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer. The chosen applicant will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction by assessing product quality and coordinating communication between the plant and customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Make initial analysis of customer-returned parts, including OEM 0km failures and market Field claims, and lead further initial analysis at the Japan Office or external lab as the company’s customer window person
  • Drive problem-solving activities using 8D, A3, FTA, Fishbone, and other quality tools with Plant Quality Engineers, and report results to customers to secure 8D cycle time and high-quality levels
  • Plan and conduct sorting, inspection, or reflash actions when needed, including work instruction creation, OK/NOK quantity control, and cost control
  • Create quality-related reports for internal and external needs, including internal quality reports and customer quality presentations
  • Coordinate customer audit preparation and follow-up with the production plant
  • Coordinate Customer PPAP, ISIR collection, PPAP submission, and change management
  • Lead Japan Office team members and conduct quality-related training, internal audits, and layered audits from a continuous improvement perspective

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of experience as an office quality engineer or process quality engineer in the automotive supplier field
  • Experience working in tier1 auto parts supplier
  • Customer-Oriented Mindset
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally and internationally
  • Business level Japanese; proficient in English

Preferred Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience working with JOEM
  • Quality audit methodology knowledge and experience (certified auditor)
  • International assignment or overseas work experience
  • Production Knowledge of automotive electronics components
  • Knowledge of IATF16949/VDA6.3/Design for Six Sigma requirements (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc.)
  • Proficient in Chinese

About the Company:

This company operates in the automotive technology and electronics industry, developing intelligent cockpit, smart driving, and connected mobility solutions for automotive customers. It supports the evolving mobility market through integrated hardware and software systems designed for safer and more advanced in-vehicle experiences.

Keywords:

QA, 自動車, 電気, 機械,, エンジニアリング, 外資系

Job Ref: X1L8MU

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Quality Assurance

Industry: Automotive

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Third Language: Chinese - Professional working

Location: Kanagawa

Job Reference: X1L8MU-95364E6F

Date posted: 17 August 2026

Consultant: Aki Nakajima