About Our Client
Our client is a globally connected manufacturer serving leading automotive and electronics OEMs across domestic and international markets. With a strong engineering heritage and advanced manufacturing capabilities, the organization is strengthening its innovation function to support future growth, technology advancement, and evolving customer demands worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Technical Leadership
- Develop and implement the R&D strategy aligned with corporate objectives and global industry trends.
- Translate market insights, customer needs, and emerging technologies into actionable development plans.
- Build a sustainable innovation pipeline to support long-term business competitiveness.
Product Development Excellence
- Oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept, design, validation, and industrialization.
- Drive engineering best practices using CAD/CAM and advanced development methodologies.
- Ensure products meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
- Strengthen organizational capabilities in engineering design, materials technology, and process development.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams.
Operational & Project Governance
- Manage R&D portfolios, budgets, and timelines to ensure efficient project execution.
- Provide clear reporting on development progress, risks, and key milestones to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
External Collaboration
- Engage with customers, suppliers, and research partners to co-develop advanced technologies.
- Monitor competitor activity and technology trends to maintain industry leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
- Significant experience in automotive and/or electronic component manufacturing environments.
- Proven track record in leading R&D or engineering teams and delivering products from concept to commercialization.
- Strong technical expertise in product development, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
- Hands-on knowledge of CAD/CAM and structured development processes.
- Strategic thinker with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with international customers or multi-site operations is highly advantageous.
- Fluent in Japanese (spoken and written) is preferred.
