ADAS Lead Engineer for In cabin features/キャビン内機能担当ADASリードエンジニア

Quest Global; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 4,188,100 - 5,983,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary raise

Commutation allowance

Full social insurance

Medical check-ups

In-house training

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a highly skilled individual with over six years in the automotive industry to handle ADAS system specifications. Responsibilities include technical specification management and proactive improvements in the workflow.

The successful candidate will demonstrate project-level management and fluency in English and Japanese, along with cross-functional teamwork capabilities. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including annual salary raises and full social insurance.

Qualifications

• Six or more years’ experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience working with Japanese OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Knowledge of DMS, eye-gaze tracking, and cabin sensing systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver ADAS System Specifications.
• Manage supplier technical specifications and progress.
• Implement proactive process improvements.

Skills

Project-level management experience

English: Business level

Japanese: Native level or JLPT N2

Automotive industry experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Proficient in Functional Safety – ISO 26262

Job description

Location & Employment

Work Location: Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Nagoya area)

Employment Type: Permanent Employee (正社員)

Transportation: 25 minute train from Nagoya Station to Shin‑Anjo Station, then 20 minute free shuttle bus to workplace.

Working Hours: 9:00‑17:45 (core time may shift up to 1–2 hours). Breaks: 12:00‑12:45, 17:45‑18:00 (1 hour).

Responsibilities

• ADAS System Specification creation, reviews and delivery.
• Supplier technical specification adjustment and progress management.
• Test specification adjustment, progress management, and result analysis.
• Proactive process improvement initiatives and progress management of parts product drawings and layout activities.
• System Specification adjustment and progress management until specification finalization.
• Software Update Process work and progress management.

Requirements

• Six or more years’ experience in the automotive industry (OEM/Tier 1 preferred).
• Project- level management experience.
• Experience with next-generation ADAS system development.
• In-depth knowledge of DMS, eye-gaze tracking, drowsiness detection, OMS, CPD, seat-occupancy and posture analysis, cabin sensing, gesture control, personalization, and climate control.
• Strong understanding of how in-cabin systems interact with ADAS, air-bag, Infotainment (IVI), and HMI systems.
• Experience in ADAS system requirement analysis and specification definition (e.g., ACC, AEB, AHB, LDW, UPA, BSD, RCTA).
• Basic knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and communication networks.
• Experience with DRBFM, FTA, FMEA.
• Proficient in Functional Safety – ISO 26262 and other homologation requirements (R10, R79, R89, R13H, GSR).
• Quality issue analysis, discussion, and status reporting.
• Communication with relevant departments and Tier 1 suppliers for technical discussions and alignment.
• Cross-functional and cross-cultural teamwork to solve problems.
• Fluent communication with internal and external engineers.
• Project management support.
• Experience working with Japanese OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive domain.
• English: Business level (TOEIC score > 600, experience using English in meetings and emails).
• Japanese: Native level or JLPT N2 or above.

Optional Qualifications

• Experience communicating with foreign stakeholders.
• Understanding of ADASIS‑V2/V3 protocol.
• Deep knowledge of automotive safety programs (Euro NCAP, ASEAN NCAP, IIHC, Global NCAP, Japan NCAP).
• Basic knowledge of ADAS functional components, system architecture, component diagram, vehicle communication protocols, electrical schematics/CAD, and testing tools.

Benefits

• Annual salary system; full monthly payments.
• Annual salary raise once a year (June).
• Commutation allowance (maximum 20,000 JPY per month).
• Overtime allowance.
• Full social insurance (pension, health insurance, employment insurance, workers' accident compensation).
• Medical check-ups (including dependent examinations and complete physical exams).
• Retirement at 65 years (no executive-level retirement; possible consultancy after retirement).
• In-house training (online).
• Three-month trial employment with unchanged duties and benefits.
• Passive smoking prevention measures (indoor non-smoking).

Leave & Working Days

• Annual holidays over 120 days.
• Complete five-day workweek (Saturday and Sunday).
• National holidays, New Year holiday.
• Paid leave: first year 10 days; increases with years of service.
• Maternity, child-care, nursing-care, and condolence leave.
• Working days may vary based on onsite requirements.