Bilingual Interpreter & English Tutor

QUICK USA; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Transportation benefit

Job summary

QUICK USA in Phoenix, AZ seeks a bilingual Project Coordinator / Design Support to assist a major industrial facility construction project. The role blends admin coordination with basic design support and serves as a bridge between Japanese and American stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

The candidate will support scheduling, meeting minutes in both languages, and data management, with training provided for AutoCAD and Plant 3D. On-site, standard hours; no remote work.

Qualifications

• Language: business-level fluency in Japanese and English (written and verbal).
• 3–5+ years of professional work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering/design team with task management and scheduling.
• Provide real-time Japanese/English interpretation during meetings; draft bilingual meeting minutes.
• Organize and maintain engineering drawings and technical data.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

Microsoft Office

CAD basics

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Job description

Position

Bilingual Interpreter & English Tutor

Summary

A leading global industrial and machinery trading company is seeking a motivated, bilingual Project Coordinator / Design Support professional to assist with a major industrial facility construction project in Phoenix, AZ. Working on-site at a strategic partner’s office, this role provides critical administrative, coordination, and preliminary technical support to the design engineering team. The ideal candidate will act as a vital communication bridge between Japanese and American stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

Essential Duties

• Project Coordination: Assist the engineering/design team with task management, project scheduling, action item tracking, and overall progress monitoring.

• Bilingual Communication & Interpretation: Provide real-time Japanese/English interpretation during internal and external technical meetings; draft and distribute comprehensive meeting minutes in both languages.

• Documentation & Data Management: Organize, track, and maintain accurate engineering drawings, technical data, and critical project documentation.

• Design & Technical Support: Assist with basic CAD drawing reviews and data entry using AutoCAD and Plant 3D (training will be provided for candidates eager to learn CAD).

• Stakeholder & HQ Liaison: Facilitate seamless reporting, communication, and alignment (Ho-Ren-So) between local project teams in the U.S. and overseas headquarters in Japan.

• Vendor & Supplier Support: Handle inquiries and coordinate delivery schedules and specifications with local vendors, equipment fabricators, and manufacturers.

Working Hours / Working style

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Monday – Friday) with a 60-minute lunch break. In-office position (No remote work available).

Working Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Salary / Benefit

Competitive / TBD (Based on experience)

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Matching and Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Transportation benefit.

Holidays

Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and national/company holidays.

Qualifications

• Language: Business-level fluency or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal) is REQUIRED.

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of professional work experience. Experience working within Japanese corporate culture or familiarity with Japanese business etiquette is highly preferred.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• PC / Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Interest or basic experience in CAD software (AutoCAD / Plant 3D) is a plus.

• Mindset: Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to anticipate team needs and work independently.

• Work Authorization: Must have valid legal authorization to work in the United States (Visa sponsorship is not available for this role).