PLM Design and Manufacturing Process Transformation Specialist

The role supports a design and manufacturing process transformation project in the automotive business division. The position focuses on PLM solutions, with Siemens Teamcenter as the core system, and supports global business process reform across the group.

Main responsibilities include implementing and deploying Siemens Teamcenter, promoting projects, and managing vendors, which account for approximately 40% of the role. Approximately 30% involves planning and promoting deployment to group companies so that the platform becomes a common global design foundation. The remaining 30% covers creating and executing long-term solution roadmaps and implementation plans for PLM-related systems.

Required qualifications include basic knowledge of manufacturing solutions such as PLM or ALM, experience using PLM systems, including experience in design or development departments, and experience improving manufacturing business processes and solving related issues. Candidates must be able to communicate across departments and within teams, bring people together to resolve issues, and move initiatives forward. The required language capability is a level that allows email communication with overseas users.

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of design and development process improvement, project management, and specialized software used in development work, such as CAD and analysis tools. Knowledge of Siemens PLM systems, including Teamcenter specifications and system construction, implementation, and rollout, is also welcomed. Experience taking an active role in PLM projects is preferred; project leader or project manager experience is an additional advantage. Skills in risk avoidance, efficient planning, progress management, and team leadership are also valued. The role may involve meetings with overseas vendors.

The position belongs to the information systems function supporting product design and development through PLM planning and deployment. It works with design teams at the front line of manufacturing and coordinates with multiple IT partners and departments. The role can develop toward project management, project leadership, or PMO responsibilities, with possible longer-term rotations into other IT fields.

The employment type is permanent full-time employment. Work locations are Kyoto Headquarters, the Nidec Shin-Kawasaki Technology Center, and, for a limited period, an overseas location. The standard working hours are 8:30 to 17:30, including a 40-minute lunch break and ten-minute morning and afternoon breaks. Overtime is required, and the company states that its 2022 average was 19.6 hours per month. There is no flextime system. A three-month probationary period applies with no change to salary or treatment. Estimated annual compensation is approximately JPY 5.77–6.06 million for grade G3 and approximately JPY 7.44 million for grade G4, excluding overtime and potentially including applicable allowances. Benefits include defined-contribution pensions, employee shareholding and savings programs, housing support subject to conditions, commuting and other allowances, social insurance, a work-from-home system, and partial company support for self-development programs. The position may involve overseas travel or assignment, department transfers, changes in work location, and work during early morning or late-night hours due to time differences.