Engineering Assistant Interpreter Japanese-English

Rockmart, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 04-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Engineering Assistant / Interpreter

Rockmart GA

General:

This position is responsible for supporting cross-functional teams by ensuring effective communication between international and local stakeholders maintaining accurate documentation and assisting with administrative and technical tasks throughout the project lifecycle. This position will play a key role in bridging communication between Japanese German and American teams supporting the engineering purchasing and quality departments in launching new products for OEM customers.

Role & Responsibilities:

Act as a real-time interpreter (English-Japanese) during virtual meetings and on-site visits with customers and internal teams.
Translate technical and administrative documents between English and Japanese.
Take detailed meeting notes and share it to relevant stakeholders.
Maintain project documentation and control files throughout all project phases.
Create and manage spreadsheets for tracking project milestones open items and timelines.
Issue and track Purchase Orders (POs) and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
Assist in the creation Work Instructions related to Stamping Welding and Engineering activities.
Setup BOMs (Bill of Materials) on PLEX in collaboration with engineering and production planning teams.
Support Process Engineers in gathering and reporting OEE
Conduct preliminary supplier research and assist in obtaining quotations for materials tooling and services.
Monitoring new models project expenses ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of all launch-related costs
Assist Engineering and Quality teams during internal and customer audits related to new projects.
Support preparation and follow-up of customer APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) documentation.
Collaborate with the Quality department to maintain compliance with IATF 16949 requirements including support in audits documentation and implementation of related procedures.
Maintain effective communication with internal departments (Engineering Quality Purchasing Production & MSPC) to ensure smooth project execution.
Other duties as assigned to support Engineering and new model launches.

Qualifications:

2-year college degree or equivalent professional experience in project coordination or technical administrative roles.
Proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written).
Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Excel (data tracking pivot tables charts) Word PowerPoint.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced cross-cultural environment.
Prior experience in automotive industry or Tier 1 supplier preferred.
Experience in document control translation or project tracking tools is a plus.

Environmental & Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those typically encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Regularly required to sit stand and use a computer for extended periods.
May need to walk through manufacturing areas with exposure to mechanical parts noise and industrial processes.
Occasionally required to lift up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to participate in on-site meetings supplier visits and production floor walk-throughs as needed.

Engineering Assistant / Interpreter Rockmart GA General: This position is responsible for supporting cross-functional teams by ensuring effective communication between international and local stakeholders maintaining accurate documentation and assisting with administrative and technical tasks thr...