Job Description

• 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

• are experienced with Project Management
• have very good verbal and written English language skills