Tsubasa Nagashima

Experience

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  Toyota Technical Center - Australia

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2016

  Project Leader, Product Design and Development Engineer

   Led a team of 3 mechanical engineers to successfully manage the product development of 3 major injection molded components from initial concept to production. Regularly communicated, reported and presented to upper management and non-technical audiences whose English is 2nd language by utilising visual communication tools. Remotely managed overseas suppliers to design for manufacture.

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  Toyota Motor Corporation

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2015

  Liaison Engineer, Product Design and Development Engineer

   Design and development of rear bumper fascia system for Global Toyota Fortuner. Main contact between local engineers and cross-functional teams in HQ (Japan) Negotiated and resolved design issues with multiple stakeholders – product design, chief engineers, other engineers, suppliers, production, quality, evaluation, regulation & certification, administration.

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  ARB Corporation Ltd

  Sept 2016 - May 2019

  Product Development Engineer

   Design and development of bull bars and nudge bars, including prototype and fitment activities. Product Designer of the ARB Solis LED Driving Lights. Conduct extensive testing program internally or through external testing organisations Manage complex multi-level Bills of Materials to track and report on design/sourcing/timing risk items, drawing status, lead times, supplier, unit costs, MOQ, etc Facilitate development meetings, participate in weekly team, and struggle point meetings. Show less

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  Moose Toys

  May 2019 - Oct 2020

  Product Manager

   Working with the design team to develop a collectable toy car line from concept to delivery. Facilitate weekly design meetings to drive development, track open issues and identify and resolve risk items. Liaise with overseas counterparts to ensure models and samples are delivered to key events such as Toy Fairs and Model Reviews.

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  Rittai 3D Design

  Jan 2023 - now

  Product Design and Development