We are searching for a dynamic and inspiring leader to serve as Senior Manager overseeing the complete scope of overall vehicle validation with a specific focus on Electrics/Electronics Integration, OTA, and Vehicle Durability Testing. In this high‑impact role, you will lead a highly skilled vehicle testing team with the clear mission of delivering innovative, high‑quality, and mature vehicles to U.S. customers, fully aligned with Mercedes‑Benz brand, performance, and quality standards.
On the overall vehicle E/E and OTA front, this role provides strategic and technical oversight for people leadership, testing operations, and defect management activities. The E/E Integration and OTA Validation team’s objective is to update, test, validate, and perform an integrated release for the US market as integral partner within the global R&D Team.
On the Vehicle Durability front, you will lead the team responsible for all Mercedes-Benz conventional and electric powertrain durability testing in the US Market while evaluating the full vehicle quality.
You will integrate with the various system functions (Telematics, ADAS, Body, etc.) and drive closure of the most relevant defects improving vehicle maturity in the US market within one joint team. This role will keep US Market requirements aligned with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and high quality customer journey with focus on Mercedes-Benz’s goal to “best-in-class Customer Experience”.
Beyond project delivery, you’ll work closely with Senior Management and department leaders to shape and evolve our project management methodology, championing continuous improvement, and empowering engineers in their career and technical growth. If you’re passionate about pushing boundaries, fostering team excellence, and shaping the next generation of software defined vehicles, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
Upon hire, this position will work from the MBRDNA Technical Center in Long Beach, CA.
The position will relocate to Atlanta, GA in July 2026. This is an opportunity to lead our US vehicle validation team and shape the future of automotive innovation for Mercedes-Benz US customers!