E-Drive Systems Team Lead

• Lead the Electric Drivetrain Systems team, managing permanent employees and overseeing pre-development, benchmarking, and series development for the Japanese market
• Act as the bridge between the local market and Global Headquarters
• Management of team strategy, budget planning, and resource allocation
• Regular reporting of technical developments to Global R&D Headquarters
• Supplier screening and network building for electric powertrain components
• Defining and managing benchmarking activities for electric vehicles
• Overseeing local charging infrastructure compatibility and battery testing
• Leading quality assurance and project monitoring for EV development projects

• Academic degree in Electrical, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent education
• Negotiation-level English (TOEIC 850+) is required
• German (C1 level) is highly desired
• Must hold a valid Japanese driver’s license and certification in High-Voltage handling
• Deep technical knowledge of Automotive Engineering and Electric Powertrain technologies
• Expertise in High-Voltage systems, architecture, components, and safety risks
• Strong understanding of R&D processes and development standards
• Proven experience in team management, resource handling, and coaching staff
• Over 2 years of Project Management experience with strong negotiation and strategic skills
• At least 2 years of experience in the automotive industry
• Excellent intercultural communication skills for reporting to management and working in diverse teams

Powertrain engineering background is a plus

• Health insurance
• Employees' pension insurance
• Employment insurance
• Saturday
• Sunday
• Holiday
• Bonus