Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Interpreter / Translator (2-Year Assignment)

Company:  AISIN World Corp. of America

Department:  Administration, Human Resources - GA

Location:  Seymour, IN

 

Position Summary

This candidate will be a regular full-time employee and will receive the full suite of company benefits. This position is structured as a fixed-term role and will conclude upon completion of the two-year assignment.

This role supports executive leadership at the headquarters of an automotive parts group company. Key responsibilities include executive-level interpretation/translation, internal communication support, coordination with U.S. subsidiaries, and communication with Japan headquarters. The role also includes accompanying executives to U.S. subsidiaries and supporting selected General Affairs (GA) tasks such as company vehicle management and invoice processing.

 

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Executive Interpretation & Translation
• • Provide simultaneous/consecutive interpretation for executive meetings and high-level discussions.
  • Translate executive documents, presentations, and confidential communications between Japanese and English.
• Communication Support
• • Support communication with U.S. subsidiaries and Japan headquarters/group companies.
  • Assist in preparing and delivering messaging for internal and external stakeholders.
• Document & Presentation Support
• • Prepare and translate reports, briefing materials, and presentations using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and consistency with corporate standards.
• General Affairs (GA) Support
• • Manage company vehicles (scheduling, maintenance coordination, tracking).
  • Support invoice handling and general administrative tasks for executive operations. Assist with meeting preparation, visitor support.

 

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Fluency in Japanese and English (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
• Ability to interpret technical, strategic, and executive-level discussions accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Willingness to learn automotive and manufacturing terminology.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across cultures (U.S.–Japan).
• Ability to adapt communication style for executive audiences (Translator).
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.

 

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or multinational corporate environments.
• Experience supporting senior executives or technical/engineering teams.
• Prior involvement in translation/interpretation for high-level business settings.

 

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 50 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs. 

 

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
• Some standing/walking; occasional exposure to factory environments requiring PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 15-20 lbs. occasionally.

 

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Flexible hours to accommodate Japan–U.S. time differences and business travel.
• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Benefit Overview

AISIN offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at  jobs@aisinworld.com or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.

Diversity Statement

AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance.

Company Description

AISIN Corporation is consistently ranked as a Top 10 global Tier One automotive supplier, providing essential parts, components and technologies for most vehicles on the road today, including hybrid and electric vehicles. These products include brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems.

A $32 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 200 consolidated companies.

AISIN leads the way in developing parts, systems and technologies that address the primary concerns of the industry today – electrification and zero emissions. In addition, we are dedicated to providing mobility solutions for everyone throughout the world through our innovative approach and combined technological experience.

"Chances are the vehicle you are riding in is equipped with an AISIN product."

Company Description

AISIN Corporation is consistently ranked as a Top 10 global Tier One automotive supplier, providing essential parts, components and technologies for most vehicles on the road today, including hybrid and electric vehicles. These products include brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems. \r\n\r\nA $32 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 200 consolidated companies.\r\n\r\nAISIN leads the way in developing parts, systems and technologies that address the primary concerns of the industry today – electrification and zero emissions. In addition, we are dedicated to providing mobility solutions for everyone throughout the world through our innovative approach and combined technological experience.\r\n\r\n"Chances are the vehicle you are riding in is equipped with an AISIN product."

Job Tags

Full time, Fixed term contract, Work at office, Flexible hours, Weekend work

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