ADAS Mechanical Lead Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

ADAS Mechanical Lead Engineer (Automotive): Leading the end-to-end mechanical development of ADAS sensors and ECUs with an accent on structural, thermal, and enclosure design. Focus on managing requirements, prototyping, and resolving complex engineering challenges to ensure system-level integration.

Location: Business-level Japanese (N1 equivalent) and English required (suggests Japan-based role)

Company

hirify.global is a global technology and electronics company specializing in autonomous mobility solutions, including sensors, displays, and software-defined vehicle architecture.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end mechanical development processes for ADAS sensors (Radar, Camera) and ECUs from requirements to production.
• Own mechanical design deliverables, specifically focusing on structural, thermal, and enclosure designs.
• Lead technical decision-making and identify risks to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for suppliers and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional electrical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams for system integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
• Strong understanding of mechanical fundamentals including thermodynamics, molding, stamping, and diecasting.
• Business-level English and Japanese communication skills (N1 equivalent or above).

Nice to have

• Experience in automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, or medical device industries.
• Hands-on experience with CAE tools (FEA, CFD, etc.).
• Knowledge of design methodologies such as FMEA, DRBFM, and FTA.
• Experience working in global or cross-cultural teams.