【Drone HW】CTO Candidate

Mobile Robot, Drone, Autonomous Nav | Electrical Engg | Mechanical Design, Mass Prod. Design | Production, Manufacturing | Lead, Management Role

Location	Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Company	A Japanese venture providing drone solutions. Actively expanding overseas since their early stage. In addition to drone solutions for surveying, inspection, agriculture and other applications, it also operates a drone traffic management system (UTM) business both domestically and internationally. The company plans to accelerate their own drone HW development while maintaining strengths in software solutions. Year of foundation: 2016 Number of employees: Approximately 140 (Japan only) Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Job Description	■ Hiring Background The company is currently leveraging the strengths of its existing software solutions to advance a global expansion strategy centered on its in-house hardware (drones). The company aims to restore the vitality of Japan's hardware industry, which once dominated the world, through drones, a next-generation form of mobility. To realize this vision, the company is seeking a CTO candidate with a management perspective who can lead the company from technology strategy to mass production and global expansion. ■ Main Responsibility As a member of the management team, you will lead the company's in-house drone development, from formulating and executing the technology strategy to building a global mass production system. 1. Formulate and execute company-wide technology strategies - Formulate mid- to long-term product roadmaps aligned with business strategy - Define winning aircraft specifications and promote development based on market needs (surveying, inspection, agriculture, logistics, etc.) 2. Oversee hardware development and mass production - Manage QCD and process development during the transition from prototype to mass production (thousands to tens of thousands of units) - Establish supply chain management (SCM) 3. Promote global expansion - Technical collaboration and integration with overseas group companies and partner companies - Formulate technology strategies that address regulations in each country 4. Manage and recruit engineering teams - Build a development organization and people management that integrates hardware and software - Assemble a global technical team that embodies the "Terra Way" ■ Attractiveness of the Position - The thrill of creating a Japan-originated, world-leading hardware industry This position is not just about product development; it's about "industry creation" that will restore the strength of Japan's manufacturing industry. As a company with a track record that boasts one of the world's top market shares in UTM (aircraft traffic management) systems, we are able to compete by highly integrating hardware and software. - A hybrid career between management and technology You'll not only serve as a technology leader, but also be involved in business strategy from a position close to the executive board. This is a dynamic environment where your technical decisions are directly linked to business growth and stock price. - A global business environment You'll have the opportunity to negotiate technology and conduct business on a global stage, including Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Requirement	Required Skills: - Experience involved in technology development at a management/business manager level - Experience in mass production development of hardware (especially moving objects, robotics, and precision machinery) - Business-level English proficiency Preferred Skills: - Experience launching a product from scratch - Experience managing engineers in a rapidly growing organization - Familiarity with AI/software Desired Profile: - Believe in the potential of Japan's hardware industry and be passionate about revitalizing it - Enjoy a chaotic environment and be hands-on in leading the way
English Level	Business level
Japanese Level	Native level
Employment Type	Permanent

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