Head of Mechanical Engineering – Japan Visa Included

Join our elite team of former Tesla, Dyson, and Apple talent in the heart of Tokyo to build a new class of AI-enabled consumer entertainment products. From wireless handheld controllers to autonomous drones for home use, you’ll own mechanical engineering from first prototype through production, all while making sure to protect what makes the original concepts exciting.

Make a direct impact in the run-up to our worldwide brand launch and Tokyo flagship store opening in 2027. Work from our world-class design studio in Ebisu, Tokyo, surrounded by a truly passionate team of designers and engineers. We also partner with domestic and international industry-leading designers and artists to bring our vision to life.

We sponsor Japanese work visas for the right candidates.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design from concept and CAD through prototyping, testing, and manufacturing
• Build and iterate physical prototypes to resolve engineering challenges quickly
• Design enclosures, mechanisms, and assemblies; select materials and manufacturing processes
• Work closely with electronics and firmware specialists on integration
• Test function, durability, and safety; refine designs based on results
• Work with manufacturers on tolerances, tooling, assembly, and production issues
  
  

Must-haves

• Proven experience taking consumer hardware into production, with strong examples that show your specific personal contribution
• Strong mechanical design and CAD skills
• Hands-on prototyping and testing ability, with sound judgment on materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to own the mechanical work independently and collaborate across disciplines
• Ability to work in English and on-site in Ebisu, Tokyo. Japanese is not required but a big plus
  
  

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with handheld devices, compact electromechanical products, robotics, or drones
• Experience integrating moving parts, batteries, sensors, or wireless electronics into consumer products
• Business Japanese ability
  
  

Why join us

• We will provide you with all the tools and opportunities necessary to make a direct, meaningful and long-lasting impact on the legacy of our brand and the future of the Japanese design industry
• You will be part of a high-trust community that encourages risk-taking, experimentation and innovation
• You will be working alongside ambitious creatives and executors from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines