Company Profile

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru, India, was founded in 1996 as a captive unit to support Mercedes-Benz groups Research & Development and IT. We started with a focus on topics ranging from CAD, CAE and IT programming for all of the group’s business units. Meanwhile, we have moved up in value to cater to advanced topics in vehicle engineering and IT technologies. We are now responsible for new methods in Design and CAE, software content for control units, head units and various critical engineering tools. Important components of digital dependencies on overall product development, is located now at MBRDI.

The satellite office in Pune specializes in interior & exterior component design, wiring harness, IT for Sales. The establishment of MBRDI is in line with the Mercedes - Benz group’s ambition to attract the world’s best engineering talent and form a global footprint for its R&D and IT competencies. MBRDI also aims to partner closely with suppliers in India for its activities in product development and IT services. We are now one of the largest developments centers outside of Germany, employing over 8000 skilled engineers aside from being an integral part of all business units and brands of Mercedes-Benz worldwide.

Job Description:

Senior Program Manager who has a proven leadership experience & track record of managing complex teams and projects. Preferably in CAE based Performance evaluations (Crash, Occupant/Component Safety, Seat Comfort, NVH, BSR, Durability, etc..) for Full vehicle/Interior/ Exterior – modules.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters/Ph.D. of Engg. in Mechanical (or) Equivalent
• 14+ years of experience, preferably in CAE based Performance evaluations (Crash, Occupant/Component Safety, Seat Comfort, NVH, BSR, Durability, etc..) for Full vehicle/ Interior/ Exterior – modules.
• Experience in the Seat systems is preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of people, operations, & business leadership experience is necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire digital simulation teams supporting for product development and validations – For Seats CAE (Integration, Crash Safety, Seat Comfort, etc.).
• Ensure that the team follows on time delivery and quality of performance evaluations & counter measures with respect to project milestones and requirements respectively
• Drive innovations
• Drive continuous improvements and efficiencies
• Coordinate with various stakeholders (internal and external) – Team, Partners in Germany and Pune, Suppliers
• Responsible for people management & career development of the team members
• Act as a first point of escalation for all project, Operations, and business-related queries
• As a part of leadership team, ensure alignment & implementation of projects/programs in line with organization strategy
• Lead cross functional activities & collaborate with leadership team as needed
• Flexible to travel globally, based on business need to participate in various technical and management discussions
• Connect with Academia and industrial ecosystem

Skills Required:

• Extensive experience in automotive components, systems and overall vehicle functions.
• Extensive experience in CAE based methods and tools for performance evaluations in various functions (Crash, Occupant/Component Safety, Comfort, NVH, BSR, Durability, CFD, etc.) in an OEM or Tier-1/2 environment – Preferably (but not limited to) Full vehicle/Interior/Exterior – modules
• Good understanding of functional performance requirements of various automotive systems
• Good understanding of vehicle development processes and digital product validations
• Strong project management skills – Planning, scheduling, driving & delivery
• People and business management skills - At least 2+ years in people management as a line manager, managing high complexity projects, diverse systems and business partners.
• Ability to drive innovations in process, product and business
• Demonstrates good business acumen & strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to intervene and resolve conflicts – technical and people
• Ability to handle multiple stakeholders and experience working with global/local teams.
• Advantage to global working experiences
• Ability to connect with universities and industrial ecosystem
• Knowledge of German language is highly desirable