Title:  Driveline Components Design Engineer

Job Overview:

As a Driveline Components Design Engineer at UD Trucks Technology, you will be responsible for the development of driveline components such as transmissions, clutches, propeller shafts, final drives, and axle housings, leveraging the extensive experience and engineering expertise accumulated within UD Trucks.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Chassis Engineering Department at UD Trucks Technology serves as the system and function owner responsible for the overall development and lifecycle management of driveline systems and components.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Design and development of driveline components
• Component layout design and vehicle application
• Simulation and engineering analyses
• Preparation of technical specifications, design documents, and other engineering documentation
• Development of solutions to technical issues and implementation of improvements into the design
• Leading development activities in collaboration with relevant functions as the owner of assigned components and systems

In this role, you will work closely not only with internal functions but also with a wide range of domestic and international stakeholders, including suppliers and alliance partners. In addition to technical expertise, strong communication and coordination skills are required to build consensus among stakeholders and drive development activities forward.

Characteristics of the Job

UD Trucks offers high-quality heavy-duty trucks with a strong reputation in global markets.

Chassis systems and components are fundamental technologies that support vehicle performance and customer success. Our engineering activities focus on ensuring usability, durability, maintainability, lightweight design, and cost competitiveness.

As the driveline area covers a wide range of systems and components, this position offers opportunities to gain broad engineering experience across multiple technologies and products.

Training will also be provided for CAD, simulation tools, documentation systems, and other engineering tools required for the role.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering background.
• Approximately three or more years of experience in mechanical component development in the automotive industry.
• Experience working in an international environment, or strong motivation to work in a global and multicultural environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent Japanese and business-level English.