Sr. Program Manager - Wiring Harness - Schematics (Pune)

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 low-voltage wiring harnesses, E/E systems, and passenger-car components.
• Experience 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.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and project timelines.
• Experience in engineering supplier governance, field issues, idea generation, and problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal, people management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Awareness of PLM systems.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Design, Power Electronics, or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of future automotive technologies, including wiring harnesses, batteries, high voltage, and autonomous mobility.
• German language skills and global project experience.
• Experience 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 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.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Possible health benefits
• Mobile phone for employees
• Possible meal discounts
• Company retirement benefits
• Hybrid work possible
• Mobility offers
• Employee events
• Coaching
• Flextime possible

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited
5th & 6th Floor, Wing B, Building Congo, Block 1.3411057 Pune
Kengal Rohith Keerthy
rohith.kengal@mercedes-benz.com