Manufacturing Design Engineer (Japanese Bilingual)

Waymo Operations is a global team building the world's first and leading autonomous fleet and operations platform. The role follows an in-office work schedule and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Vehicle Integration . Responsibilities Independently drive vehicle manufacturing planning, including prototype/series builds, design reviews, requirements development, and build schedules for vehicle program life cycles. Ensure manufacturing execution plans are aligned with vehicle design requirements and product targets. Drive manufacturability to ensure vehicle hardware meets design intent while optimizing for cost and flexibility. Lead manufacturing design reviews to validate process flows, fixtures, tooling, and assembly protocols before design release and during subsequent change management. Define project scopes and drive cross-functional actions to meet program milestones. Serve as the technical lead for contract manufacturers, including up to 20% domestic/international travel for necessary support. Requirements BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. 7+ years of manufacturing engineering or planning experience specifically within the automotive or transportation sector. Proven hands‑on experience in manufacturing process development and project management, with a track record of taking content from prototype to production. Understanding of DFA/DFM methodologies and manufacturing standard creation used to directly influence and optimize product designs. Extensive experience managing New Product Introductions (NPI), technical documentation, and complex product lifecycles in coordination with supply chain techniques. Proficient in collaborating and working cross functionally with development, operations, supply chain, contract manufacturers and system engineering teams. Fluency in technical Japanese Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. 10+ years of experience in manufacturing planning. Prior team leading or guiding other team members on complex projects. Experience with autonomous and/or electric vehicles. Strong project management skills. Travel Requirements Domestic/international travel ( The expected base salary range for this full-time position is $158,000—$171,000 USD. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waymo