JOB ID 26994

Hardware Project Lead

  • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
  • Electronics, Program・Project Management
  • Tokyo
  • ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000

This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

The Hardware Project Lead is responsible for managing intelligent cockpit hardware development projects and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. This role serves as the primary interface for hardware and mechanical deliverables, ensuring project risks are managed and stakeholder alignment is maintained throughout the development lifecycle.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Lead cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, validation, procurement, and quality functions to deliver customer hardware projects.
    Manage project execution from RFQ phase through production launch, including ownership of BOM, CAPEX, resource planning, and profitability targets.
    Define project scope, priorities, schedules, and deliverables within a matrix organization.
    Collaborate with sourcing teams to select strategic suppliers and ensure components, services, and equipment meet cost, timing, and quality targets.
    Identify and mitigate project risks, manage cross-functional dependencies, and handle changes and escalations.
    Drive technical development activities including design, analysis, testing, implementation, and post-launch support.
    Develop and maintain project communication plans, regularly reporting status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
    Track key performance, quality, and cost metrics, and lead initiatives for cost optimization and process improvement.
    Work closely with Customer Program Management and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Requirements
    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
    12+ years of experience leading automotive development projects.
    Previous experience leading project or engineering teams.
    Experience managing electro-mechanical system development, including thermal considerations.
    Knowledge of PLM methodologies and project management processes.
  • Preferred
    Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
    Experience developing infotainment or ADAS platforms.
    Exposure to hardware, RF, and thermal simulations in automotive applications.
    Strong intercultural communication skills and experience working in global teams.
    PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification.
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Average age 30s, Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Overseas communication, Foreign capital company, Weekends and holidays off, Make use of languages, Major corporation

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