Summary

Reporting to the Marketing Director of the Japan entity this position would be to oversee the customer journey with a focus on the actual outstanding experience at dedicated events as well as dealer showroom / dealer-oriented events and community activities. Supporting with CRM related activities you will also develop marketing initiatives to support customer acquisition and loyalty management. It will be important to understand and monitor digital marketing activities and digital and social media marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

Events Management

• Plan, develop, organize and implement experiential marketing activities/events (ex. Customer Test drive event at circuit / GT touring event, etc.) and also organize customer engaging event (Year-end private dinner) to strengthen the bonding with customer
• Support Marketing Director to develop, organize, and implement national marketing activities/events (ex. Brand anniversary events, Party, Japan Premiere launch event, etc.)
• Selecting event targets and manage invitations
• Evaluate results of each marketing activity; conduct post-event analysis based on the characteristics of the Brand
• Control the budget while delivering the highest quality in line with brand positioning

Dealer Events Management

• In close cooperation and direction of the Marketing Manager, cascade the retail marketing strategy to dealers to achieve commercial objectives; work across all dealer levels/departments to align strategy and resources
• Attend and provide assistance for dealer events to monitor and ensure strict compliance to corporate identity and communication guidelines to protect brand image
• Oversee daily events management by dealers in reviewing each event marketing plan, budgets and targets, and detailed execution plans as planning sheet with creative images
• Review and direct detailed dealer event post-analysis report by working with dealer Marketing team and management
• Work with Marketing Manager to review dealers’ monthly/ quarterly/ yearly management marketing KPI and plan reports
• Frequent dealer visits for support, coaching and progress monitoring and to have a strong sense of “reality” inside dealership and local markets
• Manage and develop a Client/prospect in-store community, through daily activities and specific events

CRM

• Acquaint proficiency with in company CRM tool; work with Marketing Manager and regional / global HQ to supervise the Dealer in accurate usage to gain commercial benefits and increase customer satisfaction (global CSI benchmark)
• In close cooperation and direction to external CRM agency, analyze and segment CRM data of dealers to assist sales teams and dealers on prospect conversion tactics and customer loyalty
• Updating Leads/Customer sections in the CRM after each event at dealers
• Develop events and or activities based on the logic of Customers clusters to maximize Customer engagement
• Support Marketing Manager to provide training to dealers for correct CRM usage and frequent updates, pursue CRM KPI of dealers
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Digital and Social Media Marketing

• Develop and manage digital marketing campaigns of dealers to retain and engage current Clients and future Clients
• Fully utilize digital marketing in terms of customer journey enhancement and come up with various digital event ideas to bring to life customer experience
• Oversee the Dealer website content of events, direct and administrate to ensure that dealers to maintain and update social media as relevant within guidelines

Co-marketing Activities

• Lead dealers on local level co-marketing initiatives with partners and sponsors
• Vendor, Agencies, Supplier Management
• Support Marketing Director to select, evaluate and manage event vendors, agencies and suppliers to ensure the most effective deliveries and event execution in a cost efficient and timely manner

Budget Management

• As a public company, follow and take full accountability for strict vendor selection, purchase order (PO) and approval process
• Negotiate with vendors for the highest quality and performance execution, while minimizing our economic contribution by leveraging the brand

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, English or related disciplines;
• Exposure to an international work environment, and/or experience abroad is an advantage
• Experienced brand marketing events in the management of project with the most efficient way working with external vendor/agency
• Knowledge and experience in digital and social media marketing includes basic analysis skills
• Able to build up and maintain good relationships with dealers and agencies
• Highly-initiative, with excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Detail-oriented, energetic, passionate, self-motivated and supportive, with an outgoing - personality and strong team spirit
• Well-organized and flexible in the face of change, with a strong drive for success
• Able to perform under constant pressure as well as work independently when supervisor is absent
• Preference for candidates that have experience in brand marketing in luxury industry of world class leading companies
• Must possess excellent oral and written Japanese and English language skills
• PC proficiency is essential (Microsoft Office, Windows environment) and knowledge of excel; able to prepare and communicate clear analysis, strategy, and recommendations via reports and presentations for management and HQ
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and undertake business travel (more than 30% travel is required).

* Please be advised that if you do not currently reside or have permission to work in the Japan region, we reserve the right not to proceed.

** Please also be advised that if you clearly do not meet the requirements of the position, we reserve the right not to proceed although consultants will always endeavor to consider your profile for other positions.

Summary

Joined an ambition firm in their Shin Yokohama office in a team which is taking more responsibility for the design and software releases to their JOEM customers.

As Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing the software components (detailed design), code the software components and test the software components based on the software architecture and the software requirements within a project.

Responsibilities

• Development (design, implement, test and debug) of core / application specific software requirements for automotive embedded electronic module serial production projects.
• Develop software in compliance with a formal ASPICE/CMMi based Global Product Engineering Process (GPEP).
• Verify software requirements at component and bench level
• Perform work assignments as a highly competent software engineer, requiring independent design, implementation and testing of the software components
• Work assignments primarily involve intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field

Software Engineer (Integration)

• Integration of the software components to a complete system and make the software available for the project team and the customer.
• Maintain and expand the existing infrastructure for software development, Software build and release management (Jenkins server, Continuous integration, automatic creation of release notes)
• Support the extension of the test environment of the existing software test automation (smoke test, component test, integration test)
• Support the development of tools within the continuous integration process and smoke test

Software Engineer (Test)

• Responsible for creating a software test plan and a software test Specification.
• Define, setup, and maintain the test framework and create the interface to the automatic build processes.
• Define software test work packages that can be executed by other test Engineers.
• Track the progress and communicate to the software Project manager.
• Responsible for Software Requirements Analysis, Software component and software integrations tests based on Software architecture and Software Requirements.
• Perform Software Tests and create reports for each software release.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent (Master’s preferred)
• 4-8 years’ relevant experience regarding the Responsibility / Activities for automotive electronics serial development projects
• Involvement in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of embedded software development in C/C++ for 16bit and 32bit micro-controllers including application for micro-controllers such as Freescale PPC, ARM core, TI DSP, Microchip or Renasas.
• Experience with implementation of low-level device driver software such as SPI, I2C, PWM for various microcontrollers.

Personal

• Able to work effectively in a global environment
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position
• Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision
• Comprehensive knowledge of English (speak & write) Fluent – Native in Japanese Language

Skills + :

• Experience in using a disciplined software development process based on ASPICE or CMMi process model
• Working knowledge of configuration management (preferably PTC/MKS), project monitoring and control techniques
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Knowledge of structured problem solving (8D) methods and/or techniques
• Knowledge of analysis and engineering tools such as version control/configuration management, UML tools, static code check tools
• Working knowledge of CAN, and LIN based tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, neoVI, and LIN based tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, neoVI.

Summary

This position will lead commercial activities of the Japanese business. The position serves as the primary commercial customer contact for related projects. This position is also responsible for selectively pursuing, quoting and acquiring new business with the customers under the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with the customers in commercial aspects
• Strategic negotiation with partner(s)
• Quoting/Pricing, Cost Estimate
• Market Analysis to provide the company with design, quality, delivery, service and cost data
• Assist and support VA/VE & the company’s activities
• Business Development / Screen potential new business
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in business or engineering or advanced
• Minimum 5 years sales/commercial experience in OEM automotive industry
• Experience with Japanese OE car manufactures such as Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Subaru.
• Proven tracking record in commercial/business with a Tier 1 supplier
• Global program management skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability work in multi-cultural environment
• Experience in financial & technical business negotiations
• Must be able to deliver professional presentations
• Business level English communication skill must
• Must have basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to work flexibly including night conference calls
• Domestic and international travel required

* Please be advised that if you do not currently reside or have permission to work in the Japan region, we reserve the right not to proceed.

** Please also be advised that if you clearly do not meet the requirements of the position, we reserve the right not to proceed although consultants will always endeavor to consider your profile for other positions.

Summary

The Sales Account Manager is in charge of sales expansion and introduction activities of our products (support tools for developing control systems for automobiles, aircraft, agricultural machinery, etc.)

Responsibilities

Proposal sales of in-house products to manufacturer engineers (mainly in departments engaged in advanced development of finished car manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers). Obtain development information and build relationships with advanced development sites. Accompanied by the sales engineer, is also responsible for budget and delivery management.

Qualification Requirements

• University (preferably sciences such as electrical and electronic) or graduated from college of technology and equivalent academic skills
• To electronic control equipment for automobiles (sensors, actuators) and design and development departments such as embedded and mechatronics industries Those who have experience in solution sales of electronic devices, measuring instruments, and CAE (3 years or more)
• System Sales experience

[Plus]

• Sales experience in the automotive-related field or foreign-affiliated companies.
• In charge of major companies in the industry, customer-oriented

[English] Basic communication, unhindered speech.

Terms

• Estimated annual income: 5 million yen to 8 million yen (annual salary system divided into 12)
• Commuting allowance: paid in accordance with company regulations (up to 100,000 yen / month)
• Overtime allowance: Yes (paid as a discretionary work allowance for certain grades or higher)
• Retirement benefits: defined contribution pension plans have
• Dormitories, company housing: No
• Benefits (welfare system)

Work Location

Shinagawa Head Office 10 minutes’ walk from Shinagawa Station, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.

* Please be advised that if you do not currently reside or have permission to work in the Japan region, we reserve the right not to proceed.

** Please also be advised that if you clearly do not meet the requirements of the position, we reserve the right not to proceed although consultants will always endeavor to consider your profile for other positions.

Summary

Mainly in charge of technical consulting and support for automakers for their own brand products (ECU development support tools). As a specialist for your product, you will be responsible for building a model-based development environment for customers. Inquiries from customers are rapidly increasing as the few companies that can cover the entire V cycle with their own products.

Responsibilities

• As an Application engineer you will be responsible for actually building the model-based development environment proposed to the customer by the technical sales representative.
• Understanding customer's request in detail, designing detailed specifications of own product based on request, procuring from German headquarters.
• Performing installation and training for customer → Engineering and problem-solving support for specification change.

Work Appeal

• 90% of new car development projects. In other words, you can continue to be involved in future car development.
• Mostly exchanges with engineers in the R & D department of automakers. You will have enough technical skills to negotiate the technology with the top engineers engaged in advanced development.
• Manufacturers can rely on them as model-based development professionals. You can develop your business on an equal footing.

Qualification Requirements

• Circuit design / embedded development / mechanical simulation experience in mechatronics.
• English resistance is not level (a measure TOEIC 500 points or more)
• Experience of specification negotiation and technical negotiations with the customer [plus]
• Project manager experience.
• Experience using MATLAB / Simulink
• Experience engaging in the development of automotive control equipment
• Understanding automotive communication (CAN, LIN, etc.)
• Experience ECU testing / calibration

Terms

• Estimated annual income: Up to 10 million yen (annual salary system divided into 12)
• Commuting allowance: paid in accordance with company regulations (up to 100,000 yen / month)
• Overtime allowance: Yes (paid as a discretionary work allowance for certain grades or higher)
• Retirement benefits: defined contribution pension plans have
• Dormitories, company housing: No
• Benefits (welfare system)

Work Location

Shinagawa Head Office 10 minutes’ walk from Shinagawa Station, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.

* Please be advised that if you do not currently reside or have permission to work in the Japan region, we reserve the right not to proceed.

** Please also be advised that if you clearly do not meet the requirements of the position, we reserve the right not to proceed although consultants will always endeavor to consider your profile for other positions.

Currently looking for professionals with enthusiasm to further develop business in the Japanese market. 

Experienced people such as simulator (HILS) necessary for ECU development, rapid prototyping, automatic code generation of control program, electronic circuit design using microcomputer, software design etc. are especially welcome.

Job Description

• Technical support of the “Rapid Control Prototyping” (RCP / Bypass) system required for embedded software development for automobiles etc. Training at the time of product introduction and engineering for the purpose of quick project startup
• Mainly deals with RCP / Bypass products (ECU development equipment, software)
• Rapid control prototyping using prototyping system, you can actually develop, optimize, and test new control methods without manual programming. Can be done quickly in any environment. Rapid prototyping allows you to quickly find and correct design errors. With the implementation software Real-Time Interface and models designed in MATLAB / Simulink can be automatically implemented on standard hardware. Help is offered to prepare the existing ECU for bypass or bypass techniques and methods to support a comprehensive hardware and software.

Qualification Requirements

[Required]
Graduated from a department of information or electrical systems (college of technology or higher)

• Development experience using Simulink (3 years or more)
• Communication skills (customer support and customer response experience)
• Knowledge of communication standards (CAN), Ethernet electrical and knowledge of embedded technologies, such as electronic circuit
• Basic knowledge of digital signal processing.
• Experience using the English. Mainly e-mail.

[Plus]

• ECU development experience
• Knowledge of ADAS / AD on-board sensor (radar, lidar, GPS, camera)
• Knowledge of motor (DC motor, three-phase motor)
• Evaluation board for microcomputer Usage experience and FPGA programming

Conditions

• Estimated annual income: 4 million yen to 7 million yen (annual salary system divided into 12)
• Commuting allowance: paid in accordance with company regulations (up to 100,000 yen / month)
• Overtime allowance: Yes (paid as a discretionary work allowance for certain grades or higher)
• Retirement benefits: defined contribution pension plans have
• Dormitories, company housing: No
• Other system
• Benefits one (welfare system)

Work location   

• Shinagawa Head Office 10 minutes’ walk from Shinagawa Station, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Summary

As Design Leader you are responsible for taking a lead in all the technical aspects of the project at early stage. You will need a solid understanding of the technologies available to consult on a technical development plan and work with JOEMs and internal stakeholders to support the acquisition of RFQs.

Responsibilities

• Understand the technologies used for the product (Radar, Vision, ADAS, ADS)
• Create technical development plan
• Control product development progress
• Jointly analyses issues with team member and provide direction
• Create the strategy to compete with competitors
• Communication with internal stakeholders and customers

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Electronics for embedded system for automotive
• Automotive Development Process
• IATF16949/ISO26262
• Automotive Standard Tools: FMEA, FTA, DRBFM

“Soft” Skills:

• Coaching
• Communications in Japanese and English

• Leadership

Requirements Preferred

• ADAS Development (Vision, Radar, Vehicle Control)
• SW design and ADAS Testing

Language

• Upper Intermediate English / Fluency or Upper Intermediate Japanese

* Please be advised that if you do not currently reside or have permission to work in the Japan region, we reserve the right not to proceed.

** Please also be advised that if you clearly do not meet the requirements of the position, we reserve the right not to proceed although consultants will always endeavor to consider your profile for other positions.

SUMMARY

Join a giant technology start up at their global HQ and be an instrumental part of growing the organization into an agile, Silicon Valley styled culture right here in the heart of Tokyo.

The firm will be the link to take early stage mobility technologies and develop them through to mass production in order to deliver the mobility capabilities and services of the future.

The position will be reporting to VP of Business Development & Strategy. The successful candidate will have a strong curiosity to explore unknown areas to develop our own map, ownership to complete the projects and strategic thinking to figure out the paths to move forward against challenges and/or pressures came from internally and externally. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and sustain collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company
• Build broad and deep external network with entrepreneurs, VCs, CVCs, Public Sectors
• Develop and manage the agile & lean startup business development process
• Hands-On work with the internal engineering project teams to develop their business plans
• Collaborate with Computer Vision Center (CVC) teams to get joint projects with partners mutually successful
• Develop tailored intrapreneurship culture and lead successful post-merger integration
• Manage business development team to be able to achieve the goals
• Develop projections for new business and its potential impact on revenue and expenses
• Help manage strategic relationships with current partners, which may include attending business reviews, planning sessions and senior level meetings

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to drive innovative thinking, propensity to think beyond walls of current business models and status quo
• 7+ years of sales, investment, venture capital (VC) merge & acquisition (M&A), or other business development experience and broad international network
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – an out of the box thinker who is able to figure out how to successfully achieve goals with limited resources. Launch new ideas through passionate curiosity and the ability to adapt and lead change
• Drive for Results - Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality
• Effective Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within the company, external partners and customers. Display strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences
• A natural collaborator, with the ability to develop rapport and credibility across the organization and promote ideas persuasively
• Strong negotiation skills
• BA or BS degree
• Business level English

Summary

A global surface solution technology company with a growing automotive BU is currently looking for a Production Manager to join the firm and help drive the business forward with Japanese customers.

Responsibilities

The roles & responsibilities include:

• Provides direction, development and leadership to all areas of responsibility.
• Establishes and monitors plant performance against suitable targets and quality standards, ensuring that plant and equipment is capable of meeting the required production and delivery schedule in accordance with the strategic plan for the business.
• Identifies and optimises the resources required to meet business needs, prepares and works within agreed budgets to deliver business goals by directing resources, managing workflows, setting of and reporting against performance targets (KPIs such as delivery, productivity, quality, HSE, 5S and OOE) and continuous improvement.
• Monitors operational performance across departments, and ensures that robust and realistic recovery plans are put in place and adhered to where underperformance is identified.
• Deploys effective and timely practical problem-solving techniques to establish root cause and implement effective corrective action for deviations.
• Initiates recruitment where appropriate with detailed job specifications, and provides appropriate training and development of all staff.
• Ensures effective communication across departments within area of responsibility to promote team working and a general understanding of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Strives to maintain a consistent high level of discipline, morale and harmonious relationships amongst peers and subordinates.
• Identifies and promotes capital projects consistent with business goals, and prepares justifications to company procedures. Ensures that capital projects are executed on time and to budget, and deliver the benefits committed.
• Deploys performance management tools including appraisals, skills matrices and capability/competence assessments to manage and develop the skills and performance of direct reports and others in area of responsibility.
• Ensures that all customer complaints and non-conformances are acted on in a timely and accurate manner, where necessary ensuring effective liaison with customers and other departments.
• Visits customers and suppliers to build and maintain good working relationships, resolve quality concerns and ensure the company’s offerings best suits customers’ needs.
• Contributes to the development of the company strategy by sharing insights and intelligence, recommending courses of action in combination with the company’s management team which look to exploit appropriate market opportunities.
• Ensure all statutory and legal compliances, ISO standards are met.

Requirements

• University degree (mechanical engineering) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in running / managing a profit centre (profit & loss responsibility)
  in manufacturing industry
• Has a strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering, process and quality control.
• Open and positive mind-set with experience in international / cross-cultural business environment.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
• Strong leadership skill with excellent oral and written communication / negotiation skills
• English communication capability (business level)   

Core Competencies

• Managing Courage Perspective   
• Process Management   
• Building Effective Teams
• Developing People
• Planning    
• Strategic Ability

Work Benefits

給与・賞与　　　　　

・　月次給与 ： 基本給、通勤手当（全額）

※　前職給与等考慮の上、当社規程により決定

※　時間外手当支給対象外　（但、休日勤務分については規程により手当支給）

・　賞　　　与 ： 定期賞与年２回 （６月、１２月）

営業目標達成賞与 （年１回、 但、入社次年度より対象）

勤務時間　　９：００～１７：４５　（休憩６０分、１日当たり実労働７時間４５分）

　　　　　　　　　　　 ※ フレックスタイム制度適用あり

休日　週休２日制　（土・日曜、祝祭日、夏季、年末年始）　※２０１８年度年間休日：１２３日

休暇　　年次有給休暇、慶弔休暇、産前・産後休暇、育児・介護休暇

社会保険　　健康保険、厚生年金保険、雇用保険、労災保険

選考方法　　書類選考、面接２～３回

* Please be advised that if you do not currently reside or have permission to work in the Japan region, we reserve the right not to proceed.

** Please also be advised that if you clearly do not meet the requirements of the position, we reserve the right not to proceed although consultants will always endeavor to consider your profile for other positions.