**Engineer AME CVS Japan**
**Description**
* Guide the manufacturing region to provide the necessary resources and expertise according to the program timing fromquote to EOP
* Supervise and manage the industrialization of customer products in the region acc. to the FLP process
* Lead activities related to quotes, MSD, capacity, capex and launch activities in the region
* Lead automation activities in the region
* Be responsible and perform PFMEA before ordering e.g. tools, equipment
* Ensure transfer of technical knowledge and prevent reoccurrence of failures ( A3 thinking)
* Develop and create SOWs for tools and equipment, ensuring adherence with the Kautex global standards
* Support for continuous improvement of existing product lines in located plant related to production equipment and tools.
* Supports all site activities related to safety, environmental and quality policies and procedures.
* Support technical purchase department during the supplier nomination process for process equipment, take part at concept meetings, check concept to our specifications
* Ensure availability and effectiveness of organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities for the quality management system to comply to automotive standards and customer requirements especially according to IATF 16949
* A requirement to follow ISO 14001 and 45001 systems
**Qualifications**
* University Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or comparable
* Min 5 years of experience in manufacturing/manufacturing engineering
* Strong Knowledge in launch activities
* Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
* Good knowledge of production concepts and production processes, good understanding of Kautex standards, basic financial understanding
* Risk Management / FMEA/ Risk Assessment
* Ability to facility meetings and give direction to employees
* English language and local language skills are needed
**Job:** Manufacturing
**Primary Location:** Japan-Kyushu
**Recruiting Company:** Kautex
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Job Level:** Manager with Direct Reports
**Shift:** First Shift
**Req ID:** 343043