M.A.  xEV System Development Dept. No.2 / Carbon Neutral Strategy Division

Team members engage in monozukuri with sincerity and strive toward a common goal
Tell us about your job?

I'm in charge of developing xEV controls as a member of the xEV System Development Department No. 2 in the Carbon Neutral Strategy Division.
We consider what sort of vehicle should be created, the controls needed to make that possible, and carry out verification tests.

What do you like about Isuzu?

Isuzu boasts a work culture deeply rooted in monozukuri, promoted by the very people who embody this culture.

When do you feel a sense of job satisfaction? What do you find interesting about your job?

Since I'm in charge of developing controls to realize the vehicle's functions and performance, I get to experience the joy of being involved in the vehicle's manufacturing itself. This means that the development of controls that I am a part of directly affects the end users.
Given our entire team's commitment to customer satisfaction, there is strong sense of camaraderie as we strive towards a common goal.
As a member of the control development team, I feel a strong sense satisfaction and accomplishment by working through the evaluation process during the development stage and then seeing the vehicles delivered to the world.

What do you value in leading your team?

Lateral connections are extremely important since our goal is to achieve the functionality and performance of the entire vehicle through control systems.
As I lead my team, I need to communicate and coordinate with not only my department but also all other related departments in charge of controls as we proceed with operations, so I make an effort to take ownership of all matters.
Furthermore, I also think it's important for everyone to always think about our customers and be moving in the same direction. This isn't something a single person can lead. Everyone needs to have the same mindset. In that sense, too, I believe lateral connections are important indeed.

How has Isuzu changed and how are you trying to change?

I feel that the creation of an initiative like ISUZU ID is in itself a change.
Nevertheless, I don't think we need to change everything about Isuzu that our predecessors built up over the years.
There are many things that I inherited from others ahead of me that I value. For example, what sort of attitude we should have toward monozukuri, how to think about different issues, and what our organization should look like. I learned a whole assortment of things. Perhaps to change is to think about how we can protect what we value and be creative with how we protect them.
I hope this is what it means to change and I want to support that effort as well.

Please tell us about your "I Do Declaration."

Each and every employee is working to fulfill the ideals of ISUZU ID and change behavior as part of their own "I Do Declaration."

My I Do Declaration is to "be sincere."
I believe that is what it means to be part of Isuzu, a monozukuri company.

What actions will you take to be No.1 in one of the four areas outlined in ISUZU ID?

I will strive to develop better products to be No.1 in Sustainability.

"Mutual Inspiration" is a central element of ISUZU ID's core value. How do you promote mutual inspiration?

Development of control systems, which I'm in charge of, requires close coordination not only within one's department but also with everyone in charge of vehicle functions and model types. By valuing each other's skills and knowledge while striving to produce even better products, I believe that is what 'mutual inspiration' is all about.
In order to make certain specifications possible, tasks like holding meetings with all members of the section for consultations and discussions and repeatedly communicating with other departments happen daily.
This has happened countless times. I'm very grateful that these activities enable us to experience mutual inspiration.

What would you say to someone interested in joining Isuzu?

If you have a special background or outstanding skills, you will naturally be welcomed. But more important than that, if you can engage in monozukuri with sincerity and value team members working toward the same goal, you can definitely thrive at Isuzu.