Technical & Product Manager Asia Pacific

Technical interface with Truck & Bus OEM customers in Japan & Asia Pacific regions, promoting Howmet´s value proposition of the product brand Alcoa® Wheels, the product advantage and sustainability offer

Accountable for fostering and strengthening Truck & Bus OEM customer relationships primarily in Japan, but also the Asia Pacific region within the technical and sustainability community to facilitate acquisition of new business.

Strong involvement in Truck & Bus OEM, specific product demand analysis both in product aspect but also environmental aspect, driving the product commercial launch and after sales activities

Develop, build up, and strengthen relationships with the truck industry’s global adjacent suppliers (Component Suppliers such as Tire MFG, Axle MFG, Brake MFG)

Commercial interface with internal and external test labs 

Fostering and strengthening relationships within the industry’s standards organizations

Monitor relevant policies and legislation in Japanese markets as well as the Asia Pacific regions and provide expertise to internal and external stakeholder

have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or comparable

Japanese language at native level 

have a basic understanding of product design, FEA (finite element methods), FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis), DVP&R (design validation plan and report), quality systems, and PPAP (production part approval process)

have experience in technical collaboration and negotiation with Truck & Bus OEM 

 have a basic understanding of major industry quality standards and systems for the commercial transportation industry