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 solid technical expertise in automotive design, program management capability, and leadership acumen to enhance team capability, foster innovation, and support cross-functional business objectives.

Responsibilities
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 Daiml

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🏢 Daimler Truck
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