JP Tire Development Engineer OE

• Please note: Native-level Japanese language proficiency is required for this position.

• Planning, development and leadership of OE tire development projects in order to meet customer as well as internal performance requirements
• Design and management of a development strategy
• Tire construction and application of necessary technologies, resources and Know-How to meet customer expectations
• Continuous alignment of obtained test results with requirement profiles
• Coordination of in-time tire building, testing and delivery to customers
• Implementation of approved specifications into serial production as well as monitoring of serial production
• Solution of all development related tasks in line with OE strategy
• Participation in line-and technology projects, as well as leading of target approval projects

• Native-level Japanese required
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Natural Sciences, or a comparable technical field
• Fluency in English is essential for this position (written and spoken)
• Several years of experience in R&D, preferable in fields of product development or the tire industry
• Experience driving technically challenging projects and delivering results in cross-functional environments
• Strong technical curiosity and the desire to understand products, technologies, and processes beyond the surface level
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder networks in an international environment

Continental Tires is a global leader in tire technology and innovation. Our local R&D team in Tokyo and Seoul, together with our headquarters in Shanghai, China, and  Hanover, Germany, develops OE tire solutions for leading automotive manufacturers in Japan, South Korea, and India. We combine technical excellence, close customer collaboration, and a truly international working environment to shape the future of mobility.

What we offer:

• Join a high-impact team working closely with leading Japanese OEMs, including on-site vehicle testing at proving grounds.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture with regular team events.
• Work in an international environment with opportunities for global collaboration and business travel.
• Benefit from competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.
• Central Tokyo office location with excellent accessibility.

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コンチネンタルは、世界有数のタイヤメーカーおよび業界スペシャリストです。1871年に創業し、2025年の売上高は197億ユーロ、現在は54の国と市場で約76,000名を雇用しています。 

Tiresグループセクターは、人々の移動をより安全でスマートなものにするタイヤソリューションを提供しています。そのプレミアムポートフォリオには、乗用車、トラック、バス、二輪車、特殊車両向けタイヤに加え、フリートおよびタイヤ販売店向けのスマートソリューションやサービスが含まれます。コンチネンタルは150年以上にわたり高い性能と品質を提供し続けており、世界最大級のタイヤメーカーの一つです。2025年度のTiresグループセクターの売上高は138億ユーロでした。現在、タイヤ事業部門では世界で約53,000名を雇用し、19の生産拠点および16の開発拠点を展開しています。