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Aumovio

Software-defined vehicles hardware and software solutions

UX Customer Project Lead - Cpl

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeYokohama, Kanagawa, JapanNo 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 at least one key discipline: Software, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems.
  • Ability to analyze technical problems in a structured way and apply problem-solving methods, including Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, 5 Why, and Design Review Based on Failure Mode.
  • Ability to communicate and present in English.
  • Ability to take business trips to overseas research and development and production locations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the local research and development project team and manage project activities, work tasks, and milestones between the customer and the research and development location in Singapore.
  • Lead communication with the customer project manager on technical and schedule-related topics.
  • Manage the local research and development team and lead the product development team to meet customer expectations and requirements, serving as an intercultural bridge.
  • Understand customer expectations and requirements and communicate them accurately within the organization.
  • Understand both organizations and anticipate appropriate discussions with the customer's design department and other customer departments, including hardware and software experts, testing, and product planning; act as a bridge between the organizations and departments.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key customer and product development personnel, including project managers, technical project leads, and senior project managers.
  • Escalate critical topics to the relevant organization or management in a timely manner.
  • Arrange and facilitate project management meetings with the customer and align with local and product development teams before and after meetings on critical topics, milestones, reviews, specification releases, design reviews, engineering changes, and validation changes.
  • Clarify and follow up on technical issues, questions, and proposals to meet customer and company expectations.
  • Facilitate Design Study Request topics in technical areas and collaborate with project management, sales, and research and development teams.
  • Facilitate Design To Cost topics in technical areas and collaborate with project management, sales, and research and development teams.
  • Ensure safe delivery of samples with sales and project management, and align parts maturity levels internally and externally.
  • Share know-how and lessons learned from customer 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 the company and the customer in both directions.
  • Support customer Question and Answer discussions to close unclear requirements.
  • Attend customer management meetings and report project status to customer management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with interior devices or electronic control units; the posting labels this as an advantage and associates it with 3 years of experience.
  • Knowledge of requirements tools, for example tools for doors; the posting labels this as nice to have.
  • Five years of experience with interior devices or electronic control units is described as an ideal requirement.

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

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