Section Manager

A Japanese manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Section Manager of Mechanical Engineering team to join their team in Nuremberg, Germany.

The ideal candidate should motivate and qualified Deputy Manager Engineer to strengthen the operations.

Possibly there will be a training program in Japan (2-4 weeks) after probation period.

TYPE : Full-time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS : 08 : 30 - 17 : 00 (Monday- Thursday) and on Fridays 08 : 30 - 16 : 00 ; including 30mins lunch break

SALARY : TBD

START : ASAP

LOCATION : Nuremberg, Germany (Currently at least 2 days in the office, 3 days’ work from home – this may change depending on the company’s decision.)

Engineering Manager Main Responsibilities :

• Understand the philosophy and vision of our company and engineering department, align the team's vectors, and guide them in the right direction.
• Report to General Manager and Senior General Manager.
• Guide and back up Engineering section members on their main tasks.
• Make proposals to the manager regarding mid-term activity planning of Engineering section.
• Make proposals to the manager regarding action guidelines and activity targets for the Engineering section.
• Advise manager about target setting and evaluation of appraisal for Engineering section members.
• Lead Engineering section members and assign jobs to achieve Mid-term plan and yearly activity targets.
• Provide training and direction to Engineering section members via daily activity to increase their capabilities.
• Attend management events and make presentations as per the manager’s request.
• Attend monthly Management meetings as per manager’s request.
• Participate in recruitment, interviews, and orientation plans for new colleagues of Engineering section as per manager’s request.
• Make monthly reports and activity lists for the Engineering section.
• Manage appraisal meetings of Engineering members with evaluation and guidance to achieve our yearly activity target.
• Continue to work as an Engineer, on an as-needed basis when requested by the managers.
• Establish and provide internal training.
• Any other reasonable duties, which may be required by management from time to time.

Engineering Manager Ideal Candidate :

• Several years of professional level engineering experience on electronics parts.
• 3D CAD operations experience, particularly CoCreate Modelling and SolidWorks would be advantageous.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes (injection molding, punching, component placement, welding, automatic-optical inspection).
• Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, mechatronics or higher qualification.
• Fluency in both German and English.
• Understanding of a Japanese corporate culture is needed.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong problem-solving capability on complex applications and technical issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Pro-active and hands-on attitude and be very approachable.
• Willing to travel, international orientation.
• All applicants for Engineering Manager must have the right to work in Germany as the Company is not able to offer visa support.