Team Manager, Software Project Management
Location: Tokyo, Japan Work Style: Hybrid Salary: Up to JPY 16 million (including annual incentive) Overview A global automotive technology supplier is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a team of Software Project Leads responsible for complex automotive software development programs. This position combines people management, software delivery oversight, and resource planning across […]
My Friend Said That Company Is Terrible
Reputation can close a door before you understand what is behind it. A few months ago, I approached a candidate about a role with one of my clients. Before I could explain anything, he asked whether the company was one of two names he had in mind. When I said yes, he declined. He had […]
Sales Specialist – Automotive Electronics
Location: Tokyo or Ota, GunmaWork Style: HybridSalary: Up to ¥11M Position Overview A global automotive technology supplier is seeking a Sales Specialist to support commercial activities, account management, and business growth for a major Japanese OEM. This role will support sales activities across a broad portfolio of automotive electronics products, including Car Audio, TCU, IVI, […]
Application Engineer – Automotive Components
Location: Shin-Yokohama, JapanWork Style: HybridSalary: Up to ¥7 million JPY (depending on experience) Overview An international automotive supplier is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to support Japanese automotive customers from initial technical discussions through product development and production. This is a customer-facing engineering role combining mechanical engineering, technical consultation, and project coordination. You will work […]
Technical Project Leader / Director – Automotive Electronics
Location: Tokyo, JapanWork Style: HybridSalary: Up to 20 million JPY (depending on experience and level) Overview A global automotive technology supplier is seeking an experienced Technical Project Leader to take overall responsibility for the integrated technical delivery of complex automotive electronics programs. This is a senior technical leadership position with responsibility across the complete engineering […]
Program Manager – Automotive
Location: TokyoWork Style: Hybrid / Office-based with global collaborationSalary: 14 mil. JPY Overview An excellent opportunity for an experienced Automotive Program Manager to join a global Tier 1 technology supplier supporting major Japanese automotive manufacturers. This position takes ownership of automotive programs from the initial business stage through product development, launch, and post-production support. Acting […]
Requirements Management Engineer – Embedded Systems
Location: Tokyo, JapanSalary: 8–9.5 million JPY (depending on experience) Overview An excellent opportunity for an engineer with systems, embedded software, or requirements management experience to join a global automotive engineering environment supporting advanced electronics programs. This role focuses on managing customer requirements across the full product development lifecycle, ensuring technical requirements are clearly structured, maintained, […]
Sales Specialist – Mechanical Safety Systems
Location: Yokohama, JapanSalary: 5.0–5.5 million JPY Overview This role is for a Sales Specialist responsible for managing commercial activities and customer relationships within the Mechanical Safety Systems business for Japanese automotive customers. You will act as a key commercial interface between customers and internal teams, supporting quotations, pricing discussions, order management, and long-term account development. […]
Can a Difficult Company Still Be a Good Opportunity?
When people evaluate a company, they naturally look for signs of stability. Good management. Strong reviews. Low turnover. Clear career paths. Satisfied customers. All of that matters. But I also think there is another side to the discussion. Sometimes a company with real problems can still offer someone a very good opportunity. When problems create […]
Product Engineer – Automotive Components
Location: Shin-Yokohama, JapanWork Style: HybridSalary: Up to 8 million JPY, depending on experience Overview An excellent opportunity for an early-career Product Engineer to join a global automotive supplier developing advanced components for major Japanese automotive manufacturers. This is a customer-facing engineering position focused on application engineering, product development, and technical coordination. You will work closely […]