Japanese speaking Job - Product Engineer

First People Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Japanese-speaking Product Engineer to bridge the gap between European sales and Japanese marketing teams. This role involves creating business plans, providing technical support, and preparing professional presentations. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and be proficient in both Japanese and English. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusivity, where your contributions will help shape the future of innovative product lines. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in the connectors industry is essential.
• Strong engineering and technical background required.

Responsibilities

• Create business plans for new product lines.
• Provide technical support to sales and customers.
• Prepare high-quality professional presentations.

Skills

Japanese proficiency

English proficiency

Engineering background

Time management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Japanese speaking Product Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location: Hampshire
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

1. Create business plans to support the development of new product lines.
2. Create an “opportunities roadmaps” indicating key customers and potential sales.
3. Provide technical support to the sales organization and directly to customers on occasion.
4. Prepare high-quality professional presentations.
5. Serve as a key interface between the European sales organization and the Japanese marketing and engineering departments.
6. Prepare supporting documentation, including report writing and whitepapers.
7. Assist project management with communication between Headquarters and other affiliates.
8. Support exhibitions, including creating materials and attending events.
9. Contribute input to the Marketing and Communications team for external platforms and websites.

Requirements:

1. Experience in the connectors industry.
2. Proficiency in Japanese and English, both verbal and written.
3. Strong engineering and technical background.
4. Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
5. Proactive approach and effective time management skills.

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We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. Due to high volume of applications, we cannot provide individual feedback. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK and able to provide relevant supporting documentation will be considered.

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