
S.K. EE & Vehicle Control Dept. / Engineering Division
I am in charge of Isuzu's human machine interface (HMI) strategy.
HMI is the vehicle's interface that our customers rely on for information or use various functions while driving. The speedometer and the navigation's display and switches are some examples. With the rise of autonomous driving, connected technologies, and electrification, our customers need to be aware of an increasing amount of information and operations in the cockpit. As such, HMI's importance in automobiles is growing.
My job is to decide how to approach HMI for the entire cockpit of Isuzu's vehicles so that our customers can use the interface easily while driving safely. For example, we decide which information is to be displayed on which screen, and which switch is to be placed where.

Vehicle development involves a great number people and long hours of repeated discussions before the product is released into the market. Clashes sometimes occur between division members from different positions and responsibilities, such as those in charge of layout, product planning, and design. However, through discussions and understanding others, we reach a consensus on vehicle specifications and jointly create superior products that elicit a great sense of satisfaction, unmatched in other industries.
Our efforts are ultimately released to the world as finished products, so even though the work can be demanding, it is also fun, gives me great pleasure, and can only be savored in the automotive industry.
Within the engineering division at Fujisawa, we have already started discussing what needs to change and how to do it. These efforts are being led in particular by the change ambassadors, who were chosen to promote ISUZU ID throughout the company.
Although I sometimes feel that spreading the initiative may be hard depending on the type of job and work environment, if each person can think of themselves as the main actor, envision what they want to achieve in the future, and take action to make it happen, I believe this will change the culture. Going forward, I hope to start getting members of my department involved as I work on the initiative so that we can gradually spread ISUZU ID.

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 “Deepen my understanding of customer needs to create better transportation, and create new experiences unique to commercial vehicles.”
I will work hard to achieve No.1 in Customer Satisfaction with Isuzu's cockpit design.
Since our customers use the vehicles for work, I hope to think about installing technologies that will make their time in the vehicle as comfortable as possible.
Before joining Isuzu, I used to work at an OEM for passenger cars. I was in charge of developing in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and HMI, always making efforts to create new things.
Compared to passenger cars, commercial vehicles have longer life cycles. Since we're not pursuing added value in the same way as passenger cars, I think the mindset at Isuzu is to consistently develop features that offer practical convenience. Nevertheless, in order for Isuzu to be No.1 in the industry, I believe each employee needs to be unafraid of change and strive to improve and evolve.
I try to continually change by pursuing new things in the hope of creating better results. If my team members take a similar approach, I would be very happy.

If you want to make things happen according to your own will or you like the idea manufacturing vehicles, come to Isuzu!
Since I have experience working at a different company, I can say by comparison that Isuzu employees are given responsibility from early in their careers and entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities. This may inevitably also put pressure on you, but if you have a firm will and want to do things on your own initiative in an environment that enables you to, then I think Isuzu is the right place for you.
Furthermore, the Engineering Division is located in the Fujisawa Plant adjacent to the production site. There are many opportunities to look over the actual vehicles, and occasions when you are called to the production site to hold discussions on the spot while inspecting the vehicles. As such, I believe this is a good environment for people who enjoy monozukuri and manufacturing vehicles.