Our client is a manufacturing organization in Tokyo focused on magnetic and optical media technologies. The company operates in an engineering-driven environment where precision, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement are central to its success. Employees have the opportunity to contribute directly to products and processes that require careful design, disciplined execution, and close collaboration across technical and production teams.
This is an attractive opportunity for a mechanical engineer who enjoys working close to manufacturing and seeing designs translated into practical, high-quality solutions. The organization values analytical thinking, hands-on problem solving, teamwork, and a commitment to operational excellence.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, refining, and supporting mechanical designs used in a manufacturing environment. You will work closely with engineering, production, quality, and other stakeholders to ensure that designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
Your responsibilities will include creating and updating mechanical drawings and specifications, evaluating design concepts, supporting prototyping and testing, investigating technical issues, and implementing design improvements. You will also contribute to root-cause analysis, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This permanent position is based in Tokyo and offers the opportunity to work on technically demanding projects within a specialized manufacturing setting. Success in the role will require a practical engineering mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to move effectively from concept development through implementation.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
Professional experience in mechanical design, product development, equipment design, or manufacturing engineering.
Ability to create, interpret, and maintain detailed mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Practical understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
Experience using computer-aided design tools for 2D and/or 3D mechanical design.
Ability to evaluate designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, quality, and safety.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate technical issues and identify effective corrective actions.
Ability to collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders.
High level of attention to detail and a disciplined approach to documentation and design control.
Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment and support testing, prototyping, and production improvements.
Clear communication skills and the ability to manage multiple technical priorities effectively.
