JOB ID 26963

Technical Project Leader (System Engineering)

  • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
  • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
  • Kanagawa
  • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

It is a global automotive parts supplier with operations in 57 countries, focusing on key industry megatrends such as autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity, shaping the future of mobility. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company, the company has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama City to provide development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

As a technical leader in HPC (automotive high-performance computer) products for Japanese OEMs, he is in a position that connects customers and in-house development teams.
You will lead the organization and coordination of customers' technical requirements, and in collaboration with local teams in Japan and global development bases in Asia and Europe, you will lead projects from order receipt to mass production (SOP) in terms of technology.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    ■Customer interface and stakeholder management (main area of responsibility)
    ・Acting
    as a technical point of contact for Japanese OEM customers (JOEM) in all phases of the project, from order acquisition to SOP ・Building and maintaining
    relationships of trust with customer engineers, project leads, and technical decision-makers ・Technical discussions, issue management, Lead regular customer meetings, including progress reviews,
    facilitate early clarification of technical requirements, specification changes, and scope adjustments, prevent
    uncertainty and delays, align customer expectations with internal development teams, and function as
    a two-way communication hub to manage customer escalation. Proactively align internal resources to resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction

    ■Leadership
    of local technical teams: Leading, supervising
    , assigning technical tasks and managing progress of cross-functional project teams (software, hardware, mechanics, systems) in Japan to ensure
    quality and milestone achievement, clear goal setting, and smooth communication. Fostering
    a team environment that can demonstrate high performance, supporting the development and guidance of young engineers, and taking on the role of local technology leaders.

    ■Regional and global collaborations
    : Promote
    cross-regional alignment and resource optimization as a bridge between the Japan team and the development bases in Asia (Singapore, China, India, ASEAN, etc.), and collaborate
    with global platform teams, portfolio management, and engineering centers in Europe. - Responsible for integrating regional deliverables across HPC products to facilitate cross-border problem solving and technology alignment

    ■Project planning and execution
    ・Assist
    in the creation and maintenance of project schedules, technical deliverables, and milestone management ・Ensure
    technical compliance with customer development processes (e.g., milestones, ASPICE, ISO26262, etc.) ・Monitor technical risks, escalate material issues, and develop mitigation measures with stakeholders

    ■Support for quotation and order activities
    ・Collaborate with business development and quotation teams to analyze customer requirements and confirm
    technical feasibilityProvide technical input for R・FI/RFQ response, and participate in technical confirmation meetings with customers
  • Requirements
    Bachelor's or Master's degree
    in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field At least 8 years of working experience in automotive product development (project experience with customer engagement required)
    Experience leading or managing
    cross-functional engineering teams Work experience
    as a technical leader for Japanese OEMs Native Japanese level, English Business level
    Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and coordination skills
  • Preferred
    • Knowledge
    of HPC, Connected Infotainment, ADAS/ECU • Experience
    in using tools such as ASPICE, ISO26262, DOORS/JIRA, etc. • Experience
    in development collaboration with Asian regions (China, India, etc.) • Experience in embedded software such as Linux/QNX/Android Automotive OS
  • Location
    Kanagawa
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible
  • Salary
    ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Overseas business trip, Foreign capital company, Overseas communication, Directly under president and executives, Major corporation

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