During my university years, I applied my knowledge of mechanical engineering to product design, valuing the excitement of bringing ideas to life. In my job search, I looked for an environment where I could leverage that knowledge while being involved in a wide range of monozukuri. I was drawn to YAMADA’s integrated approach that allows us to be involved from development through mass production, and its corporate culture that empowers even junior employees to propose ideas, which led to my decision to join. The final deciding factor was the strong feeling that YAMADA would actively support and fuel my desire for growth.

Currently, as a mechanical design engineer, I am engaged in the design of new products, from the initial development stage through to preparation for mass production. Specifically, my work primarily involves CAD-based design and structural analysis, along with continuous improvements based on prototype evaluations. When I first joined YAMADA, I felt anxious, wondering if I could really do this job. However, during review sessions, my senior colleagues always provided detailed advice and encouraged me to take on new challenges. Recently, a design improvement I proposed was adopted and incorporated into a product’s specifications, giving me a strong sense of accomplishment. While I still have much to learn, I am continually striving to fulfill my responsibilities and contribute as a member of the team.

In the future, I aim to become a designer who can lead the entire product development process. To achieve this, I will continue taking on new challenges and building broad knowledge and experience, striving to become someone my junior colleagues can rely on.

During my university years, I majored in electrical, electronic, and semiconductor engineering, placing great importance on understanding monozukuri from a “structural perspective.” In my job search, I sought an environment where I could apply my specialized knowledge while taking on challenges across a wide range of fields. I was attracted to YAMADA’s involvement in developing diverse products —from home appliances to household goods— and its corporate culture of entrusting young engineers with significant responsibilities early on. Believing that this is a place where I can grow and one day take a leading role in product development, I decided to join YAMADA.

Currently, I serve as a Chief, leading projects for ODM products. In particular, my responsibilities include product structural design, prototyping, and evaluation, as well as coordination with related departments and schedule management to oversee the entire development process. I am also involved in coordinating with overseas clients. From the time I was a younger employee, I have traveled to factories in China to apply on-site experience directly into my designs. Although I was not confident in English at first, I took advantage of YAMADA’s in-house English conversation program offered during working hours and gradually improved my skills. This has allowed me to communicate more effectively with international team members and truly feel my own growth.

In the future, I aspire to be a project leader entrusted with even larger-scale projects. At the same time, I hope to play a supportive role in helping junior colleagues take on new challenges with confidence. My goal is to grow as a globally active designer while maintaining a good balance between my career and my family.