Product & Body Builder Consultant - Europe

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multicultural environment

Comprehensive training programs

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is hiring a Product & Body Builder Consultant in Lisbon, Portugal. This role involves supporting MFTBC Japan in managing commercial vehicles, requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration across functions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering and five years of experience in product management within the automotive industry. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for international mobility.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in product management or application engineering in the commercial vehicle industry.
• Willingness to travel for market visits and body‑builder coordination.
• Proficiency in Japanese or other European languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support MFTBC Japan in developing product roadmaps and strategies for commercial vehicles.
• Organise market research and competitive benchmarking for product opportunities.
• Propose product specifications and support engineering teams in new product development.
• Monitor product KPIs and propose updates and improvements.

Skills

Technical understanding of commercial vehicle platforms

Cross‑functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Fluency in English

Experience in product management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Consultant | RPO Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Europe | Adecco Permanent Recruitment

Adecco is hiring a Product & Body Builder Consultant for Europe, based in Lisbon, Portugal. The role supports Mitsubishi FUSO Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) Japan in managing commercial vehicle lines, requiring strong technical expertise and coordination across functions. The consultant will work closely with MFTBC Japan to ensure successful vehicle‑body integration and compliance with European market standards, and will be involved in strategic planning, product development, and lifecycle management within the commercial vehicle industry.

Benefits

• Work in a multicultural environment with opportunities for international mobility and cross‑functional collaboration.
• FUSO values employee well‑being and supports flexible arrangements.
• Access to comprehensive training programmes and career development opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, open, and creative environment that encourages teamwork and transparency.
• Diversity is embraced as a driver of innovation and fresh thinking.
• Exposure to global automotive trends and technologies.

What you will Do

• Support MFTBC Japan in developing product roadmaps and strategies for commercial vehicles.
• Organise market research and competitive benchmarking for product opportunities.
• Propose product specifications and support engineering teams in new product development.
• Monitor product KPIs and propose updates and improvements for MFTBC Japan.
• Build and maintain relationships with certified body builders across regions.

Your Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Business.
• Five years of experience in product management or application engineering in the commercial vehicle industry.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial vehicle platforms and applications.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel for market visits and body‑builder coordination.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in Japanese or other European languages is advantageous.

Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your complete application through our online platform. We prioritise health and safety in all activities and consult medical experts to ensure employee well‑being. We welcome applications from individuals who contribute to our company’s diversity. Your application will be reviewed, and we will contact you for further steps.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management, Sales, and Project Management
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing