Senior Lead Engineer
Job Summary
Role Purpose
The Senior Lead Engineer provides senior-level technical leadership across system architecture product design validation strategy and quality compliance. The role ensures that engineering solutions meet customer requirements regulatory expectations and JE product and process standards. Additionally the position drives automation modelbased design and datadriven engineering improvements while serving as a key customer-facing technical representative.
Key Responsibilities
A. Technical Leadership & System Architecture
Lead system architecture definition and customer-specific product adaptations.
Lead development of design rules ensuring manufacturability and robust mechanical/electrical engineering performance.
Provide expert guidance for complex technical decision-making across multidisciplinary domains.
B. Product Lifecycle & Toolchain Development
Lead change management and configuration control within PLM tools (e.g. Teamcenter).
Develop engineering toolchain strategies and automation scripts to increase efficiency and consistency.
C. Validation & Compliance
Define validation and test strategies; ensure products meet compliance safety and customer-specific requirements (IATF functional safety QMS).
Drive detail-oriented engineering methods documentation accuracy and audit readiness.
D. Project Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Lead cross-functional project execution using hybrid methodologies (Agile for software V-cycle for hardware).
Oversee scheduling resource planning and inter-team coordination to meet delivery milestones.
Resolve cross-functional conflicts and align teams around key engineering objectives.
E. Digitalization & Data-Driven Engineering
Lead digital tool adoption ensuring consistency across PLM simulation and test ecosystems.
Promote and implement model-based design practices.
Integrate simulation lab and field data to guide engineering decisions and drive continuous design improvements.
F. Customer & Executive Communication
Lead customer meetings manage technical expectations and ensure clear communication with OEM and Tier 1 stakeholders.
Manage communication with executives and global leadership to ensure alignment on technical topics.
G. Leadership & Mentoring
Mentor junior engineers and guide small engineering teams.
Lead adoption of new tools technologies and best practices across the engineering organization.
Come join our global inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity knowledge skills creativity and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our companys most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected regardless of their age gender race ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Johnson Electric Holdings puts a lot of power in small places. Founded in 1959 in Hong Kong, the company designs and manufactures a slew of motion products, flexible interconnects, switches, and control systems. Customers are concentrated in the automotive industry, and, to a lesser e ... View more