Autonomous Fleet Maintenance Lead

Wayve; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve in Japan is seeking a Fleet Service Manager to lead a team of Fleet Servicing & Maintenance Technicians, ensuring high uptime and safe operations for the autonomous vehicle fleet. You will oversee preventive and reactive maintenance and coordinate with Field Engineering Leads and Heads of Geo to align servicing with business goals.

This role is on-site at our Tokyo and Yokohama offices. Ideal candidates have automotive fleet servicing leadership experience, strong data-driven mindset, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Service Manager in automotive fleet servicing.
• Leadership and team development of technicians.
• Skilled in scheduling and workflow optimization.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with data-driven maintenance decisions.
• Excellent communication with internal and external partners.
• English fluency required; Japanese ability is a plus.
• Knowledge of ADAS technology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Availability & Operational Efficiency – Ensure high vehicle uptime by optimising servicing/inspection schedules and minimising downtime.
• Cost Control & Budget Management – Manage fleet maintenance costs, track expenditures, and implement cost-saving initiatives without impacting service quality.
• Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Adherence – Ensure all servicing and maintenance operations comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Fleet Upgrades & Deployment Coordination – Oversee mechanical and servicing-related upgrades while minimising operational disruptions.
• Team Leadership & Workforce Management – Lead and develop Fleet Servicing & Maintenance Technicians, ensuring efficient servicing operations.
• Data-Driven Decision Making & Reporting – Analyse fleet maintenance data to improve servicing schedules, reduce downtime, and enhance overall fleet performance.
• Continuous Improvement & Best Practices – Drive efficiency improvements, implement best practices, and maintain industry-leading fleet servicing operations.

Skills

Fleet Servicing Leadership

Maintenance Planning

Operational Management

Safety & Compliance

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

English Fluency

ADAS Knowledge

Education

L2 Automobile Mechanic certification

Job description

Wayve in Japan is seeking a Fleet Service Manager to lead a team of Fleet Servicing & Maintenance Technicians, ensuring high uptime and safe operations for the autonomous vehicle fleet. You will oversee preventive and reactive maintenance and coordinate with Field Engineering Leads and Heads of Geo to align servicing with business goals.

This role is on-site at our Tokyo and Yokohama offices. Ideal candidates have automotive fleet servicing leadership experience, strong data-driven mindset, and