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Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Mechanical Parts Design Lead Engineer - Antenna Module, USB

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeOkazaki, Aichi, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 6 years of mechanical design experience in automotive electronics, antennas, connectors, or interior/exterior trim parts.
  • Strong 3D CAD skills in at least one of Siemens NX, CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE, or PTC Creo, including surfacing for Class-A or visible plastic parts.
  • Hands-on experience with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis using CETOL, 3DCS, or spreadsheets.
  • Solid knowledge of plastic part design, including draft, ribs, bosses, snap fits, weld lines, and shrinkage, as well as die-cast and stamped-part design rules.
  • Working knowledge of FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or HyperWorks for static, snap-fit, and vibration analysis.
  • Experience with DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and design reviews.
  • Familiarity with automotive environmental standards including ISO 16750, ISO 20653 IP codes, LV 124, or equivalent OEM standards, and connector durability testing.
  • Understanding of automotive product development processes including APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, and engineering change management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external engineers.
  • Experience supporting project management.
  • Experience working with Japanese OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive domain.
  • Strong English communication skills for meetings and email.
  • Native-level or business-level Japanese, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical and vehicle installation solutions for roof-mount, glass-mount, spoiler-type, and concealed automotive antenna modules covering AM/FM, DAB, GNSS, LTE/5G, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and V2X.
  • Select materials for radomes, housings, and sealing components to balance RF performance and quality requirements.
  • Design antenna modules to meet performance, thermal, EMC/ESD, waterproofing, dustproofing, and environmental requirements.
  • Lay out harnesses and coaxial cables to ensure communication performance, assembly, durability, and serviceability.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments and suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and schedule targets for antenna development.
  • Plan installation layouts for in-vehicle USB-A, USB-C, and Power Delivery systems in instrument panels, center consoles, and rear consoles.
  • Design USB packaging to meet operability, visibility, maintainability, styling, and cost requirements.
  • Design USB systems to meet thermal, EMC/ESD, waterproofing, dustproofing, and environmental performance requirements.
  • Lay out USB modules and cables to ensure communication performance, assembly, durability, and serviceability.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments and suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and schedule targets for USB development.
  • Create 3D CAD designs using CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX.
  • Conduct technical negotiations and design reviews with suppliers.
  • Perform or support FEA for structural analysis, snap-fit analysis, vibration analysis including modal and random analysis, mechanical impact, and drop testing.
  • Develop mechanical test plans for DV/PV compliant with ISO 16750, LV 124, or OEM specifications, covering vibration, thermal shock, humidity, salt spray, ultraviolet exposure and weathering, dust and moisture ingress, and connector durability; identify failure root causes.
  • Own DFMEA and assist with developing PFMEA and control plans.

Desired Qualifications

  • Detailed understanding of automotive safety regulations, including Euro NCAP, ASEAN NCAP, IIHS, Global NCAP, and Japan NCAP.
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Direct experience designing shark-fin or roof antenna modules, or USB/media hub assemblies for OEMs.
  • Basic understanding of RF behavior of materials, including dielectric constant and loss tangent, and how mechanical design affects antenna performance.
  • Knowledge of USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery mechanical and thermal requirements, and ESD testing to ISO 10605.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers for senior-level candidates.

About the Company

Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services across aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It uses edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT to deliver tailored engineering solutions through long-term partnerships, service contracts, project-based engagements, and strategic collaborations. It differentiates itself with a broad industry footprint, global delivery model, and emphasis on partnerships, talent development, and workplace culture. Its goal is to help clients improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with digital tools and data-driven management.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, SC
Founded
1997

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