Job Description

About Sika

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader i the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Roles & Opportunities

Sika is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team.  Japanese language is required.

At Sika, the Project Engineer will assume project leadership and overall responsibility for Automotive Technologies in damping, sealing, and reinforcing. They will drive activities to meet timing needs through:

• Managing DFMEA and DVR&R activity through launch
• Securing application design approval
• Managing tooling budgets
• Working with customer engineering and factory support to achieve results

Preferred Skills

• Must have PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software
• Excellent analytical & quantitative skills as well as strong communication
• Capable of creating strong internal & external relationships with customers, vendors, and contacts across business groups
• Familiarity with plastic injection molding and tooling as well as part design is highly recommended
• Experience working with Japanese OEM's & Fluent in Japanese

Job Description

• Support Sika materials application strategy to meet customer requirements
• Manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch
• Ensure design reviews are complete and drawings are released in accordance with department procedures
• Establish DVP&R's and DFMEA's and ensure design verification of parts including customer on-site validation
• Manage engineering changes from quote approval by the customer to implementation at the manufacturing plant
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Supervisor

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in Engineering
• 1-3 years of application engineering or Program Management required preferably in the Automotive Industry
• Japanese speaking and experience with the culture

Additional Information

Perks & Benefits

• 401K with generous company match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions. learn from experience and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

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