About MBRDI:Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D; center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.

Key Responsibilities:• Lead a team of 15–25 engineers as a Sr. Program Manager and People Leader in Wiring Harness – Schematics Development for Mercedes-Benz Car Group.

- Lead the DMU/Schematics Development team for passenger cars.
- Take ownership of people management and technical decision-making within the team.
- Define and manage team target agreements in alignment with organizational goals.
- Guide and steer team members through various project and technical maturity milestones.
- Manage supplier governance for various projects and related suppliers at Mercedes-Benz Car Group.
- Ensure all functional and system-level targets are achieved as per component specifications.
- Coordinate closely with Wiring Harness team colleagues and cross-functional teams at Mercedes-Benz Car Group.
- Take technical release responsibility for Wiring Harness topics in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Support team management in achieving organization-level and team-level targets.

Required Skills and Experience:• 16–19 years of overall industry experience.

- 12–14 years of relevant experience in Wiring Harness domain and components in design and development.
- Strong understanding of various systems and components from low-voltage Wiring Harness, E/E systems, and components inside passenger cars.
- Experience in leading teams and managing people as a People Leader.
- Technical expertise in Wiring Harness design, connectors, electrification,



circuit creation, electrical architecture, power electronics, and related engineering requirements.
- Technical expertise in vehicle schematics development.
- Awareness of relevant legal requirements, system-level functions, and testing.
- Robust understanding of product development processes and project timelines.
- Experience in engineering supplier governance.
- Experience in handling field issues, idea generation, and problem-solving.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams across the globe.
- Strong people management and stakeholder management skills.
- Awareness of PLM systems.

Educational Qualifications:• Engineering Graduate in Electronics Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.

- Postgraduate qualification in Design / Power Electronics / Electrical Engineering will be preferred.

Preferred Qualifications — Good to Have:• Awareness of future technological advancements in the automotive industry in domains such as Wiring Harness, Battery, High Voltage, and autonomous mobility.

- German language skills and global project experience.
- Experience working with Mercedes-Benz norms, standards, and processes.
- Exposure to CAD tools such as Unigraphics NX, Ldorado, E3-Cable, and PREEVision.
- Experience working with global stakeholders and international project teams.

Why Join Us?• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of mobility.

- Work on cutting-edge technologies and global projects.
- Thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Access world-class infrastructure and learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:At MBRDI, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, or ability.

📌 Sr. Program Manager - Wiring Harness - Schematics (Pune)
🏢 Mercedes Benz Research and Development India
📍 Pune