As a Team Lead within the Chassis function, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end engineering of safety attachments for commercial vehicles. You will drive project execution in collaboration with global teams, ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards, and lead a team of engineers to deliver defect-free products aligned with project timelines.
This role requires strong technical expertise in automotive design, program management capability, and leadership acumen to enhance team capability, foster innovation, and support cross-functional business objectives.
Technical & Project Leadership
Lead the design, development, validation, and release of frame-mounted safety systems, including rear and side underrun protection systems
Deliver project milestones and Quality Gate requirements in line with time, quality, and cost objectives
Drive engineering decisions balancing safety, quality, manufacturability, cost, and customer needs
Ensure compliance with global regulations, internal standards, and product development processes
Lead verification, validation, and proactive project risk management
People Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of seven engineers and system leads
Drive performance, capability development, and succession planning
Build a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Stakeholder & International Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering and project teams across Germany, Türkiye, Brazil, and India
Represent the team in global reviews, technical discussions, and management reporting
Build strong cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to ensure successful project execution
Operational Excellence
Drive material cost-efficiency targets, key performance indicators, and engineering best practices
Champion digitalization, design optimization, complexity reduction, and cost improvement
Governance & Compliance
Ensure adherence to Daimler Truck policies, quality standards, and internal processes while promoting safety, integrity, and accountability
Education
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; a master’s degree is an advantage
Experience
Extensive experience in automotive product development, ideally within a commercial vehicle OEM
Proven leadership of engineering teams in an OEM and experience in global, multicultural organizations
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong expertise in commercial vehicle structures, frame systems, and safety attachments
Sound program management knowledge and understanding of automotive development and release processes
Proven people leadership and engineering talent development
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and intercultural collaboration skills
Ability to influence across functions and locations, with a business-oriented and improvement-driven mindset
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to lead a highly visible engineering domain, shape future commercial vehicle safety solutions, and work with experts across Germany, Türkiye, Brazil, and India. It is ideal for a strong technical leader who enjoys developing people, building global networks, and delivering results across cultures and regions.
