Description
The Section Head - Cabin Interiors will lead the end-to-end development and release of cabin interior systems across the commercial vehicle portfolio, including dashboards, HVAC systems, seating, interior trims, plastic and sheet metal components, ergonomic layouts, and HMI-related interfaces. This role will define the strategic direction for cabin interior development, drive innovation and value engineering initiatives, and collaborate closely with global engineering teams across Germany, Turkey, Brazil, and India to deliver world-class products that meet customer expectations, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. The position also carries responsibility for building high-performing teams, ensuring operational excellence, managing budgets, and supporting the organization’s long-term product and technology roadmap.

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
- Define and drive the long-term strategy for Cabin Interiors development in alignment with Mercedes-Benz Trucks' next-generation product vision.




- Lead the design and deployment of creative cabin interior solutions across the vehicle portfolio.
Drive modularization strategies for interior modules and components to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Champion innovation, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives delivering measurable business impact.
- Monitor emerging technologies, market trends, and customer expectations, converting insights into product strategies and development roadmaps.
- Support departmental and organizational objectives related to quality, compliance, integrity, and strategic business goals.

Product Development & Project Management
- Own end-to-end design, development, validation, release, and lifecycle management of cabin interior systems.
- Lead development of dashboards, HVAC systems, seating, interior trims, ergonomic layouts, and associated cabin components.
- Ensure achievement of project targets related to cost, q

📌 Section Head (Chennai)
🏢 Daimler Truck
📍 Chennai