勤務形態/Contract Type
正社員/Permanent Contract
部署の紹介/Department Introduction
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Team Lead for Tooling Management to build and lead a new function ensuring full transparency of all tools used in automotive part manufacturing. You will manage the connectivity between finished parts, child parts, and their corresponding tooling, and define/operate end-to-end tooling processes with Procurement, SM, CE, R&D, Production, and Finance. You should have strong knowledge of key manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, machining, casting, molding) and associated tooling. You will develop and maintain tooling life estimation models and link them to budgeting, future tooling investment, and capacity planning. The role requires strong digital skills, including MS365, Power Apps, Power BI, and the ability to design data-driven dashboards and workflows. Experience with AI agents or automation for data analysis and process improvement is highly desirable. You will lead a small team, set standards for data quality and governance, and ensure audit/compliance readiness for tooling-related topics.
Cost Engineering consists of five Team Leads responsible for Cabin, Chassis, Mechatronics, Powertrain, and Benchmarking activities. The Tooling Management Team Lead will work closely with all of these colleagues to ensure consistent tooling strategies and aligned cost assumptions across all domains. The role requires regular coordination of data, tooling concepts, and life estimates with each area to support project decisions and cost targets. Strong cross-functional communication, alignment, and collaboration with all Cost Engineering teams is essential for success in this position
仕事内容/Job Description
Maintain accurate tooling records for assigned plants/suppliers in the central database.
Ensure correct linkage between finished parts, child parts, and their tools for own scope.
Follow standardized tooling management processes and workflows in daily work.
Coordinate operational tooling topics with Procurement, SM, CE, R&D, Production, and Finance.
Regularly update and clean tooling data (status, location, ownership) for assigned portfolio.
Provide reliable input data for tooling utilization, cost, and lifecycle KPIs.
Collect tool life information and support updates of tool life estimations.
Supply accurate tooling data for budgeting, investment, and capacity planning.
Prepare tooling cost data and breakdowns to support sourcing and negotiations.
Work with suppliers to obtain and validate tooling data within agreed timelines.
Use MS365 tools (including Power Apps and Power BI) for tooling-related tasks and reporting.
Support testing and feedback for AI/automation use cases related to tooling.
Adhere to internal policies and external regulations in all tooling activities.
Maintain audit-ready documentation for tooling approvals and tracking in own area.
Identify and propose improvements in tooling processes and digital tools.
Support the Tooling Management Lead and colleagues with data and analysis.
Prepare and deliver inputs for regular management and SteCo tooling reports.
Provide timely tooling support for assigned strategic and EV-related projects.
Participate actively in cross-functional meetings and follow up on assigned actions.
Base proposals and decisions on verified data, ensuring a data-driven working style.lanning.
募集要件/Requirement
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Cost Engineering, preferably in the automotive or commercial vehicle industry.
- Excellent knowledge of truck business, products, and key commodity parts, with a strong understanding of cost drivers and manufacturing technologies.
- Strong ability to translate complex technical and cost topics into clear, concise communication and presentations for management forums.
- Proven capability to enable effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, influencing networks through structured, positive, and product-oriented leadership.
- University degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Production, or Automobile Engineering.
- High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Power Apps and Power BI for digitalization and data visualization.
- Business fluency in English; Japanese language skills are a strong advantage.
労働条件/Working Condition
English follows Japanese
■ 勤務地
本社/川崎製作所第一敷地
住所:神奈川県川崎市中原大倉町10番地
最寄駅1:東急東横線「元住吉」駅 および JR「新川崎」駅より無料シャトルバス運行
最寄駅2:JR「平間」駅より徒歩10分
その他:自動車/自転車/オートバイ通勤も可能
■ 勤務時間
8:00-17:00 / 9:00-18:00
フレックスタイム制 ※コアタイム無し
リモートワーク可
■ 休日休暇
年間休日:121日(2025年)
完全週休2日制(土曜、日曜)、祝祭日(会社カレンダーに準ずる)
年次有給休暇、慶弔休暇、産前産後育児休暇、介護休暇など
■ 給与
基本給(円/月):知識・経験を考慮して最終的に決定
賞与:年2回支給
手当:通勤手当、モバイルワーク手当、残業手当、子供手当、住宅手当、退職金制度(DC pension)等
※残業手当など各種手当は別途支給
■ Location
HQ/Kawasaki Plant 1st Premesis
Address: 10 Okura-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
Station 1: Company shuttle bus from Tokyu-Toyoko Line "Motosumiyoshi" station and HR "Shinkawasaki" station
Station 2: Approx 10 min walk from JR "Hirama" station
Others: Commuting by car, bicyle, or motor bike is also an option
■ Workng Hours
8:00-17:00 / 9:00-18:00
Flexible working hours without "Core Time"
Mobile Work Polcy
■ Holiday
Annual holiday: 121 days (2025)
Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays (Based on company calendar)
Paid holiday, Congratulatory and Condolence leave, Maternity leave, Nursing care leave etc...
■ Salary
Base Salary (JPY/Month): Salary will be decided based on knowledge and experience
Bonus : Twice a year
Allowance: Commuting, Mobile Work, Overtime, Child, Housing, DC pension etc..
*Allowances to be paid on top of the base salary