+ Technical interface with Truck & Bus OEM customers in Japan & Asia Pacific regions, promoting Howmet´s value proposition of the product brand Alcoa® Wheels, the product advantage and sustainability offer + Accountable for fostering and strengthening Truck & Bus OEM customer relationships primarily in Japan, but also the Asia Pacific region within the technical and sustainability community to facilitate acquisition of new business. + Strong involvement in Truck & Bus OEM, specific product demand analysis both in product aspect but also environmental aspect, driving the product commercial launch and after sales activities + Develop, build up, and strengthen relationships with the truck industry’s global adjacent suppliers (Component Suppliers such as Tire MFG, Axle MFG, Brake MFG) + Commercial interface with internal and external test labs + Fostering and strengthening relationships within the industry’s standards organizations + Monitor relevant policies and legislation in Japanese markets as well as the Asia Pacific regions and provide expertise to internal and external stakeholder + have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or comparable + Japanese language at native level + have a basic understanding of product design, FEA (finite element methods), FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis), DVP&R (design validation plan and report), quality systems, and PPAP (production part approval process) + have experience in technical collaboration and negotiation with Truck & Bus OEM + have a basic understanding of major industry quality standards and systems for the commercial transportation industry + are experienced with Project Management + have very good verbal and written English language skills