Tochigi, Tochigi GKN Automotive

Job Description
Job Posting: Application Engineer
Company:
GKN Driveline Japan Ltd Technology Cantre

Location:
Technology Cantre, 1150 Daikoji-machi, Tochigi City, Tochigi, Japan

Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Start Date:
January 1, 2026

Department:
Customer Engineering

Position Title:
Application Engineer

Role Overview
As an Application Engineer, you will support the development of driveshafts and constant velocity joints (CVJ) from design to prototyping. Under the guidance of the Application Engineering Manager, you will act as the technical interface with customers, ensuring successful project execution throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer Technical Coordination
  • Lead all technical activities with customers.
  • Support marketing activities and product strategies.
  • Estimate development workload and assist in budget planning.
  • Coordinate internal specialist support across development stages.
  • Build strong relationships with customer development teams.
  • Application Engineering
  • Manage engineering tasks from estimation to mass production.
  • Clarify and define customer specifications.
  • Technical Documentation
  • Manage and propose product specifications.
  • Conduct evaluations and approve results across development stages.
  • Plan and approve development schedules and mass production transitions.
  • Global Technical Liaison
  • Act as a technical front-end for overseas projects.
  • Promote customer culture internally.
  • Support bilingual communication and documentation.
  • Coordinate responses to critical issues.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (University, Graduate School, or Technical College)
  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical development in the automotive industry
  • Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English ( JLPT : N1-N2 level)
  • Experience in bilingual communication with customers or global teams
  • Interest or experience in drivetrain, engine, or transmission parts
  • Valid Japanese driver's license
  • Motivation to work in a global environment

Essential Competencies

  • Communication (with customers and global teams)
  • Mechanical engineering knowledge
  • Program management and problem-solving
  • Handling drawing releases, prototype orders, and validation tests

Tools & Systems

  • GKN proprietary calculation and management tools (training provided)
  • CAD drawings handled by dedicated design team
  • 求人名:アプリケーションエンジニア
  • 会社名: GKNドライブラインジャパン株式会社 勤務地: 栃木県栃木市大光寺町1150番地(大光寺事業所) 雇用形態: 正社員(1名) 就業開始日: 2026年1月1日 配属部署: グローバルエンジニアリング部門 – カスタマーエンジニアリング 役職名: アプリケーションエンジニア(一般職)
  • 業務概要
  • ドライブシャフトおよび等速ジョイント(CVJ)の設計から試作までの開発業務を担当します。アプリケーションエンジニアリングマネージャーの指導のもと、顧客との技術的な窓口として、製品ライフサイクル全体にわたるプロジェクトの遂行を担います。
  • 主な業務内容
  • 顧客対応の技術統括

  • 顧客との技術的な活動を統括

  • 製品戦略・マーケティング活動の技術支援
  • 工数見積もり・予算立案支援
  • 開発ステージごとの社内調整
  • 顧客開発チームとの関係構築

  • アプリケーションエンジニアリング業務

  • 見積もりから量産までの一貫した技術対応

  • 要求仕様の明確化

  • 技術資料の作成

  • 技術情報の管理・蓄積

  • 製品仕様の提案・評価・承認
  • 開発計画の立案・量産移行の承認

  • 海外プロジェクトの技術窓口

  • 国内外開発チームとの技術調整

  • 顧客文化の社内展開
  • 顧客要望の早期把握と社内共有
  • 通訳・文書支援
  • 重要課題への対応調整

  • 応募資格

  • 機械工学専攻の大卒・大学院卒・高専卒
  • 自動車業界での機械系製品開発経験(3年以上)
  • 日本語・英語ともにビジネスレベルのコミュニケーション能力がある方
  • 顧客や海外チームと2言語(日本語・英語)での実務経験がある方
  • 駆動系・エンジン・トランスミッション部品の設計経験または興味のある方
  • 日本における普通自動車免許
  • 必須コンピテンシー
  • コミュニケーション能力(顧客、グローバルチーム)
  • 機械工学の知識
  • 図面リリース、試作・検証テストの手配
  • プログラム管理
  • 問題解決能力
  • 使用ツール・システム
  • GKN独自の計算・管理ツール(入社後に習得)
  • CAD図面は設計チームが担当


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