JOB ID 27844

Mechanical Lead Engineer

  • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
  • Mechanical, Mechanical Design, Program・Project Management
  • Kanagawa
  • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

As a global automotive parts supplier operating in 57 countries, it focuses on key industry megatrends such as autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity, shaping the future of mobility. Established in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company, it has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama, providing development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

This position is a Mechanical Lead Engineer leading the development of sensors such as radar and cameras in the ADAS field, as well as ECUs (ADCUs).
You will be responsible for the entire mechanical development process, from requirements definition to machine design, prototyping, evaluation, and mass production.
In addition to structural, thermal, and enclosure design, you will lead a wide range of product development, including solving technical challenges and making decisions, negotiating technical negotiations with customers and suppliers, and collaborating with in-house teams in areas such as electrical, software, production technology, and quality.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Development of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Sensors (Radar, Camera) and ECU (ADCU)
    Manage end-to-end ME development processes: requirements, design, prototyping, validation, and production
    Interface with suppliers and customer on technical matters
    Own mechanical design deliverables, including structural, thermal, and enclosure designs
    Identify technical risks and lead problem-solving efforts to resolve complex engineering challenges
    Drive technical decision-making throughout the product development lifecycle
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, etc.) to ensure system-level integration

    of sensors (radar, Camera) and ECU (ADCU) development

    : Managing
    the entire mechanical design (ME) development process, from requirements definition, design, prototyping, evaluation, to mass production. Acting
    as a point of contact with suppliers and customers regarding technical matters. Responsible
    for mechanical design deliverables including structural, thermal, and housing design. Identifying technical risks. Lead
    the resolution of complex engineering challenges, drive
    technical decision-making throughout the product development lifecycle, and collaborate with relevant departments such as electrical, software, production technology, and quality assurance to achieve system-level integration.
  • Requirements
    Bachelor's degree or above
    in mechanical engineering or related fields. Over 5
    years of practical experience in mechanical design and product development. Basic knowledge
    of mechanical engineering. Experience
    using 3D CAD tools (such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo). Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering (structural mechanics, materials engineering, thermodynamics, resin forming, press processing, plating, die-casting, machining). etc.)
    Business-level English and native-level Japanese proficiency
  • Preferred

    Track record
    as a technical leader or lead engineer, excellent problem-solving and communication skills
    , experience
    in industries such as automotive, robotics, consumer devices, and medical devices, practical experience
    with CAE tools (FEA, CFD, etc.), knowledge
    of design methodologies (FMEA, DRBFM, FTA, etc.) Experience working in global teams or multicultural environments
  • Location
    Kanagawa
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible
  • Salary
    ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Management Position

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