Bose

Director of GR&D Automotive Engineering

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Tokyo, JPN

In-Office

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We believe sound is the most powerful force on earth.

The Role

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

The Engineering team at Bose is a thriving, passionate, deeply skilled team of professionals from a broad range of disciplines and experiences, who share a common goal—to create products that provide transformative sound experiences.

Job Description

The GR&D organization is looking for a Director of Engineering for Bose Japan office. The Director reports to the VP, GR&D Automotive Engineering. The Director role accountabilities include:

•Consumer Centricity - Develop deep relationships with customers (working level managers, mid-level, and executives). Develop a deep understanding of customer requirements, processes, expectations, and preferences.

•Collaboration with Regional Business Leader - Build a close, trusting, strong relationship with the Regional Business Leader and together ensure account success in all dimensions (P&L, Concepting, Selling, Program Delivery, Event Planning, CSAT, etc.)

•Regional Portfolio Management – Regional program and project governance, resource planning, affordability, resource sufficiency, and cost control.

•Follow Global Processes, Practices, and Tools – Ensure regional engineering organization follows global development policies, standards, and procedures as defined by engineering CoEs like Amplifier, Audio, Software, etc.

•Program Leadership, Direction, and Delivery - Lead multiple programs simultaneously, ensuring successful outcomes (on time, on quality, on budget, on scope). Apply critical thinking and innovative tactics to deliver all projects consistently and to ensure business metrics are met. Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and resource allocation plans.

•Risk management – Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, including operational, financial, and reputational risks. Collaborate with ASD Business and Engineering leaders to mitigate and eliminate these risks.

•Change Management – Identify and manage change requests effectively. Negotiate program trade-offs with ASD Business and Engineering Leaders across multiple programs and prioritize effectively.

•Technical knowledge and problem solving - make informed plans and drive effective, timely decisions, challenge the technical team to think differently, and communicate effectively.

•Process Improvements – Identify and drive improvement and transformation initiatives that drive business growth, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall customer experience. Continually improving our processes to improve Investment Productivity

•Talent Development – Develop and grow a high-performing cross-functional engineering team including management and leadership development and technical capability. Develop Management and Technical bench strength to enable strong succession plans. Build an engaged, motivated team.

•Improve employee engagement - Improve employee engagement and satisfaction by making it easier and faster to get work done, drive clear accountability and clear line of sight for contribution to the business.

•Bose Platforms - During the selling process, ensure Bose leverages Bose Platforms. (SW, HW, Headrest structures, Customer Tuning Tools, etc.)

•Strategic Planning and Alignment - Develop a deep understanding of GR&D and ASD’s strategic plans, goals, and objectives to represent Bose interests and with the Customer.

•Support Regional Steering Committee - Collaborate with RSC stakeholders to develop and prioritize program initiatives that drive business value.

•Liaison with support groups - Monitor activities outside of GR&D and ASD Business including Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure effective problem solving for communication with customers as needed.

•Represent GR&D and ASD Business - point of contact to engage with internal teams Research, SE&A, GR&D ASD, ASD-Business, etc.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

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The Company

HQ: Framingham, MA

2,900 Employees

Year Founded: 1964

What We Do

At Bose Corporation, we’re powered by our legendary brands — Bose, McIntosh, and Sonus faber — bringing together more than 175 years of combined technical expertise, craftsmanship and artistry. Founded by Dr. Amar Bose, our company is driven by purpose and devoted to advancing what’s possible in audio — creating transformative experiences in the home, on the go, and on the road.

Why Work With Us

At Bose Corp., we’re united by a simple belief: sound is the most powerful force on earth. It moves us, focuses us, connects us. It’s why we exist to invent—advancing science and art—to deliver transformative experiences. Join us to invent what’s next—and unleash the power of sound, together. Let’s Make Waves.