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, model‑based design, and data‑driven engineering improvements while serving as a key customer-facing technical representative.
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 company’s 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.
At Johnson Electric, our vision is to be the world’s definitive provider of innovative and reliable motion systems.
We are a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components, serving a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in more than 20 countries worldwide. We are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
Attracting and developing the Right People, putting them in the Right Jobs and providing them with the Right Environment to excel at what they do are the 3 pillars that underlie Johnson Electric’s people strategy and human capital initiatives, with the ultimate vision to become “One Johnson around the world, a great company and a great place to work!”.
In 2016, Johnson Electric Hong Kong was recognized as one of Asia’s Best Companies To Work For by HR Asia Magazine. The Group will continue to attract and retain top talents in support of the Company’s ambitious growth strategy.
