A

Aumovio

Software-defined vehicles hardware and software solutions

UX Customer Project Lead - Cpl, Toyota

Project ManagementUpdated on Nov 8
Full-timeJapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in the Japan OEM automotive industry.
  • Japanese language communication at N1 level.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
  • Experience in one or more key disciplines: software, mechanical, electrical, or systems.
  • Ability to analyze technical problems in a structured manner and use problem-solving methods such as FTA, FMEA, 5Why, and DRBFM.
  • Ability to travel overseas to R&D and production locations.
  • English communication and presentation ability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the local R&D project team and manage project activities, work tasks, and AUMOVIO/JOEM milestones between the customer and the R&D location.
  • Lead communication with the JOEM customer Project Manager on technical and schedule topics.
  • Manage the local R&D team and lead the product development team to meet customer expectations and requirements, serving as an intercultural bridge.
  • Understand customer expectations and requirements and convey them accurately to the AUMOVIO organization.
  • Understand both AUMOVIO and customer organizations to facilitate appropriate discussions with the customer design department and other customer departments, including hardware/software experts, testing, and product planning; bridge AUMOVIO and the customer design and other departments.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key customer and product development team contacts, including PMs, TPLs, and SPMs.
  • Escalate critical topics to CCE/Management in a timely manner.
  • Arrange and facilitate project management meetings with the customer, and align with the local/product development team before and after customer meetings on critical topics, milestones, reviews, specification releases, and DR/EC/VC-related items.
  • Clarify and follow up technical issues, questions, and proposals to meet customer and Continental expectations.
  • Facilitate DSR (Design Study Request) topics in technical areas and collaborate with PM, Sales, and R&D teams.
  • Facilitate DTC (Design To Cost) topics in technical areas and collaborate with PM, Sales, and R&D teams.
  • Ensure safe sample delivery with Sales and PM, and align parts maturity levels internally and externally.
  • Share know-how and lessons learned from customers and past projects to avoid similar failures.
  • Ensure key topics, including escalations and deviations, are aligned and discussed internally before customer meetings.
  • Support data exchange between Continental and the customer in both directions.
  • Support customer QIA (Question and Answer) discussions to resolve unclear requirements.
  • Join customer management meetings and report project status to customer management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Interior devices/ECU experience; 3 years is advantageous and 5 years is ideal.
  • Requirement tools know-how, for example Doors.

About the Company

Aumovio

Software-defined vehicles hardware and software solutions

Aumovio provides hardware and software for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) across Autonomous Mobility, Safety and Motion, User Experience, and Architecture and Network Solutions. Its products include sensor systems, displays, braking and comfort systems, software platforms, and driver-assistance systems, plus platforms like Green Electric Caliper, Xelve, and Road to Cloud for SDVs. Born from a 2025 spin-off of Continental’s Automotive group, it operates as an independent company based in Frankfurt and serves nearly all leading automakers worldwide. The company aims to grow long-term sales beyond €24 billion and achieve an adjusted EBIT margin of 6.0–8.0%, by expanding software-enabled mobility and cloud connectivity.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Founded
2025

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Aumovio

See more jobs