Position: Manufacturing Process Engineer
Company: Confidential Advanced Manufacturing / Technology Company
Location: Japan
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
A global technology and manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support the development and optimization of advanced production processes. The role focuses on process engineering, quality improvement, supplier management, and production technology enhancement across precision manufacturing environments.
This position offers the opportunity to work with complex materials and manufacturing technologies while collaborating with both domestic and international teams.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Development
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes involving glass and metal machining
Support thermoforming processes for glass and resin materials
Improve dry and wet film processing operations
Enhance inspection and quality control procedures
Defect Analysis & Process Improvement
Investigate manufacturing defects and implement corrective actions
Utilize statistical analysis, thermodynamics, and material analysis methods
Support process improvements related to optical and vacuum technologies
Supplier & Production Support
Provide technical support to existing suppliers and manufacturing partners
Evaluate and onboard new suppliers
Collaborate with vendors to improve manufacturing quality and efficiency
Equipment Management
Introduce and maintain manufacturing and measurement equipment
Support machining systems, thermal processing equipment, and inspection devices
Drive equipment optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
Documentation & Validation
Prepare technical documentation including work instructions and inspection reports
Create validation and verification documentation for manufacturing processes
Support design modifications and confirm effectiveness of implemented improvements
Global Collaboration & Automation
Respond to technical inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with overseas teams supporting globally manufactured products
Promote automation and digitalization initiatives within manufacturing operations
Support general engineering maintenance and production activities
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
Business-level Japanese proficiency
Business-level English communication skills (approximately TOEIC 700 equivalent or above)
Experience
Bachelor’s degree holders: approximately 5+ years of relevant experience
Master’s degree holders: approximately 3+ years of relevant experience
PhD holders: early-career candidates welcome (0–2 years experience)
Preferred
Experience in advanced manufacturing or precision engineering environments
Knowledge of material analysis, thermal processing, or optical technologies
Experience with process improvement and production optimization
Familiarity with automation or manufacturing digitalization initiatives
Working Environment
Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment
Interaction with domestic and global technical teams
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and production systems
Career Path
Opportunities to specialize in advanced process engineering and manufacturing technologies
Potential progression into technical leadership or production engineering management roles
Exposure to global manufacturing operations and cross-functional engineering projects