Entry Level Japanese / English Engineer -Automotive (36152)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is seeking an Entry Level Japanese / English Bilingual Engineer for a global automotive parts manufacturer in the Columbus, OH area. The role targets 1–3 years in design and product development with strong collaboration across departments to meet standards and feasibility.

The position is full-time and direct-hire, with multiple openings. JLPT N2+ required; CATIA V5/UG NX familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, OR equivalent work experience.
• Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 or higher).
• 1–3 years’ experience in Design, Product, or Release Engineering.
• Familiarity with CATIA V5 and/or Unigraphics NX.
• Ability to read, interpret, and improve engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment.
• Good problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Physical requirements including lifting up to 25 pounds and varied mobility as listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of automotive components.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials.
• Interface with colleagues and customers regarding design reviews and manufacturing feasibility.
• Ensure designs meet customer, industry, and governmental standards.
• Assist with prototype development, testing, and root cause analysis.
• Create records of project changes and updates for internal and customer use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Japanese (JLPT N2+)

Multicultural collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Unigraphics NX

Job description

A global automotive parts manufacturing company area is currently seeking a motivated Entry Level Japanese / English Bilingual Engineer to join their facility in the Columbus, OH area. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years’ work experience in component design and product development, and the ability to interface effectively with other departments and colleagues. This is a full-time, direct hire position with multiple openings available.

Entry Level Japanese / English Bilingual Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in the design and development of automotive components
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, and Bill of Materials
• Interface with colleagues and customers regarding design reviews, potential changes, approval, and manufacturing feasibility
• Ensure that product designs are meeting customer, industry, and governmental standards
• Assist with prototype development, simulated and physical testing, root cause analysis, etc.
• Create records of project changes and updates for internal and customer use
• Other duties as assigned

Entry Level Japanese / English Bilingual Engineer Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
• Must be able to speak / readd and write in Japanese in Business level (JLPT N2 or higher)
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience (including internships, co-ops, etc.) in Design, Product, or Release Engineering preferred
• Familiarity with CATIA V5 and / or Unigraphics NX design programs preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and improve engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Good problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.