[XC/NE] Resident Engineer Team Manager (Yokohama Head Office)

Role Summary

Company profile

The history of Bosch is the history of car evolution. As a top-class automotive equipment supplier, Bosch Corporation supports market expansion/inroads domestically as well as globally. Bosch will continue to pursue forward-looking technologies such as the new generation of technologies for ecology, economy and safety as well as next-generation energy technologies, to keep cars as a part of the society and of the world. With its innovative technologies, Bosch Corporation has expanded into various fields such as consumer goods and building technologies. To become a key partner for every customer. will continue to drive for greater expectations.

Job details

[Job details]

You will lead the reorganization of Bosch's resident engineer teams stationed at major automotive customer locations (Tochigi, Kanagawa, Aichi, etc.) into a stronger organization.

To support the technical and professional development of team members, we support their growth through guidance and coaching.

You will be the key liaison between Bosch's global team and the customer's engineering team.

Lead the alignment of Bosch project objectives with customer expectations and timelines.

Facilitate smooth communication between organizations for problem resolution and escalation management.

At each customer location, we build stable local teams that put customer needs first.

We ensure quality, delivery, and efficiency in project execution and continually improve business processes.

You will serve as Bosch's main leadership point of contact at your engineering site.

We build strong, trust-based relationships with our customers' stakeholders and aim for high levels of customer satisfaction.

Explore and identify opportunities to further expand Bosch's business within customer relationships.

You will also contribute to localization strategies, such as optimizing global solutions to meet Japanese market needs.

[Recruitment background]

Our key mission is to further strengthen the collaboration between Bosch and our customers and seamlessly integrate projects within their environments. To achieve this goal, we are looking for a transformational leader who will lead the team to the next stage of success.

[Attractiveness of the position/obtainable skills]

This is a very rewarding position, representing Robert Bosch GmbH at the forefront of the development of major Japanese automobile manufacturers as customers.

You will attract a lot of attention from both inside and outside the company, and you will be able to demonstrate leadership that will have a significant impact on business strategy.

You will work closely with Bosch's global engineering team and gain international work experience.

You will have the opportunity to grow significantly as a leader and as a professional in a multicultural environment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that are commensurate with performance and contribution.

[Current issues/expected roles]

A key task of this position is to strengthen the collaboration between Bosch and our customers and to ensure the smooth integration of Bosch projects into our customers' environments.

I look forward to your role as a ``bridge'' between Bosch's internal teams and our customers, and a central role in guiding the success of both parties.

We are required to further strengthen the foundation of our team of resident engineers in Japan, and transform and grow into an organization that can produce even higher results.

[Business trip frequency]

Depending on the project and team situation, you may be required to travel domestically or internationally.

• qualification
• [Required experience/skills]
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering (automotive, electrical, mechanical, or related field)
• Experience leading an engineering team
• Deep knowledge of automotive systems and development processes
• Excellent communication skills and skills to carry out work while involving internal and external parties
• Project and program management expertise

Ability to accurately problem solve and make decisions under changing circumstances.

• [Welcome experience/skills]
• Experience in leading a team in the automotive industry or at a customer site
• Experience working with a Japanese OEM or Tier 1 supplier
• Experience communicating in a cross-cultural environment, including work experience in Japan
• [Required English proficiency]
• Business level or higher (level that does not pose any problem for business use)
• [Image of the person you are looking for]

A person with strong leadership skills and a nurturing mindset who can support the growth of members and achieve a high retention rate.

You can create a collaborative environment where your team can work safely through empathy, clear communication, and leadership skills.

Someone who always puts customer success first and is good at building relationships of trust.