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Japanese Bilingual Stamping Die Engineer

Pay: $60,000–$100,000/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Stanford, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

Job Description

[Position] Die Engineer / Stamping Die Engineer [Summary] A Japanese-affiliated automotive stamping manufacturer in Stanford, KY is seeking a bilingual Die Engineer to support new product introduction, die troubleshooting, process improvement, and tooling-related engineering work. The role is ideal for a hands-on candidate with automotive stamping or die manufacturing experience who can communicate in Japanese and work closely with engineering, sales, and production teams. [Essential Duties] Support new product introductions from concept through full production. Develop, improve, and troubleshoot stamping dies, tooling, and related equipment. Work with Sales/Engineering on tooling changes, process development, and cost-reduction projects. Support die trials, equipment setup, and production problem-solving on the floor. Review product and process feasibility, prepare documentation, and communicate with Japanese-speaking internal/external partners. [Working Hours / Working style] Monday to Friday, on-site. Start time around 6:00 AM, with end time depending on workload. Weekend support is very rare but may be required occasionally. [Working Location] Stanford, KY [Salary / Benefit] DOE, open and negotiable. $60,000-100,000 DOE Benefits include health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO. Housing support and vehicle support are available. [Holidays] Standard company holidays; details to be confirmed. [Qualifications] 5+ years of manufacturing/industrial experience preferred, automotive stamping/die manufacturing strongly preferred.

Japanese language ability required:

reading, writing, and speaking for daily technical communication. Hands-on stamping die or die maintenance/troubleshooting experience preferred. CAD/technical documentation and strong problem-solving skills preferred. Engineering degree not required, but a degree is a plus. E-visa transfer/support and green card support are available. Relocation support available.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

Stamping press: 5 years (Required) Tool & die: 5 years (Required)

Language:

Japanese (Required)

Work Location:

In person