Japanese auto Engineering Solutions Provider (ESP) for the Mobility Industry in Novi, MI, is looking to add a smart and eager-to-contribute individual for a Japanese Bilingual Project Manager \u2013 Factory Solutions role to help accelerate the already growing business operations,\u00a0specifically in the Production Engineering domain.<\/p>\n
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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB \u2013 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n As the Project Manager, the candidate will thrive to:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Proactively manage and lead the successful commercial and technical activities to make a<\/p>\n Factory Solutions project successful, ensuring adherence to budget, timing, and quality.<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lead and perform the delivery of tasks during the execution of the customer projects.<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Communicate with customers and vendors, managing expectations and deliverables.<\/p>\n 4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Learn new engineering concepts, equipment, software tools for successful delivery.<\/p>\n 5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Create written reports\/analysis (Excel\/Word\/Powerpoint) for project status and proposals.<\/p>\n 6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Propose proactively in engineering projects towards expansion of the business.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Main place of work<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Novi, MI (main office); This is an in-office role<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Occasional and potentially extended business travels expected in the US<\/p>\n \uf0d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Primarily local day-trips during discover phases<\/p>\n \uf0d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Overnight & Extended trips likely to be 3-5 days per trip \/ 1-3 trips per month<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0At external project sites in the US, during project period \u2013 this is project dependent<\/p>\n \uf0d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Primarily customer sites in OH, IN (driving distance from the main office)<\/p>\n \uf0d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Potential customer sites in TN, MO, GA (flights to be taken)<\/p>\n \uf0d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It is possible that some longer-term projects may require temporary relocation to customer sites in other states (e.g. California)<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Working conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Approximately 40 hours per week<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Office setting, must be able to sit and work on a computer for extended periods of time, ability to walk and stand, travel as needed.<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Manufacturing plant, Proper PPE to be provided and safety training to be administered<\/p>\n <\/p>\n QUALIFICATIONS\/EXPERIENCE\/SKILLS\/PERSONAL QUALITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n 5+ years of professional manufacturing\/engineering experience:<\/p>\n a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Must Have:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2460<\/span> Production Troubleshooting\/Root Cause Analysis experience \u2013<\/span> leading projects to improve OEE, reduce waste, etc.<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Condition Survey and Determination (Production and Maintenance Data Analysis)<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a04M breakdown analysis (identifying issues within Man\/Machine\/Material\/Method)<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a03 Reality Principle Analysis – On-site investigation (Actual Place \/ Actual Thing \/ Actual Situation)<\/p>\n \u2461<\/span> Equipment Condition Diagnosis (Establishing Data-Driven Diagnosis Logic)<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Analysis of sensor data and establishment of automatic equipment condition diagnosis logic<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishment of automatic equipment condition diagnosis logic using quality data and eq. data<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Identification of abnormal areas based on quality data<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Diagnosis utilizing skills (auditory\/observation (5 senses), tactile)<\/p>\n \u2462<\/span> Business Process Design for Equipment Maintenance (autonomous maintenance (AM) and preventive maintenance (PM))<\/p>\n \u2463<\/span> The ability to manage suppliers and timelines.<\/p>\n \u2464<\/span> The ability to work directly with customers as the primary contact point.<\/p>\n \u2465<\/span> The ability to think strategically and create proposals\/solutions to address customer pain points.<\/p>\n b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Nice to Have:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2460<\/span> Factory operation improvement design for stable production<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Identify improvement points and process bottlenecks such as excessive manual work, inventory, etc)<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clarify KPIs from factory goals and plan how close to achieve each target<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u2461<\/span> OEM and Tier1 experience (ideal candidates have experience at J-customers)<\/p>\n \u2462<\/span> Basic Skills<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Various tool usage skills (power tools, hand tools, etc.)<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Various equipment operation skills (drill, lathe, contouring machine, cutting machine, bender, press, welding (TIG\/MIG), grinder, etc.)<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Various inspection tool usage skills (pick, dial gauge, caliper, micrometer, etc.)<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tugger and lift operation skills<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Must be Bi-Lingual in English and Japanese (Native or Fluent (N1))<\/strong><\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Self-motivated, proactive, urgent, enthusiastic, ambitious, & passionately curious<\/p>\n \u2013 does not require micro-level instructions and oversight to take action.<\/p>\n (d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Word<\/p>\n (e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Open to working in multi-national team<\/p>\n (f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Creative mind-set to combine manufacturing and business (entrepreneurial)<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0EDUCATION<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing desired, but not required<\/p>\n a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Computer Science, Systems, etc.<\/p>\n b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The right experience can replace the degree.<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TIMING<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Desired start in June 2026<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Compensation<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Annual Base Salary = $120,000<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Annual Target Bonus = 10%<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Paid Time Off = 10 day\u2019s vacation (planned)+ 8 days occasional time (unplanned) + 14 holidays (anticipated)<\/p>\n (d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Choice of 3 different Medical plans, Dental, Vision<\/p>\n (e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Life Insurance, Disability, +other<\/p>\n (f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0401k match = up to 5%<\/p>\n (g)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Use of company vehicle for customer visits and project support<\/p>\n (h)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0IT equipment including laptop and cell phone<\/p>\n (i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0All travel reward program points (airline, hotel, rental car) are kept by the employee<\/p>\n (j)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Customized Career Development Roadmap for personal and professional development, with expectation of candidate growth within the company to higher roles and more responsibility. This may include tuition reimbursement up to $10,000\/year for company approved education.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n