Senior Manager, Vehicle Validation
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 this highimpact role you will lead a highly skilled vehicle testing team with the clear mission of delivering innovative highquality and mature vehicles to U.S. customers fully alignedwith MercedesBenz 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 teams 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-Benzs goal to best-in-class Customer Experience.
Beyond project delivery youll 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 youre 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!
Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Manager you will provide strategic technical and people leadership for vehicle integration and durability testing activities that directly impact the quality and readiness of MercedesBenz vehicles delivered to U.S. customers. Your mission is toensure vehicles reach the market with strong technical maturity high robustness and uncompromising quality while enabling innovation in an increasingly softwaredefined and electrified vehicle landscape.
You will lead and grow a highperforming engineering team setting a clear vision and priorities while creating an environment that encourages collaboration accountability and continuous improvement. A significant part of your role involves coaching leaders and engineers guiding career development and shaping a team culture that balances technical excellence with sustainable ways of working.
On a daytoday basis you can expect to operate at the intersection of people leadership program execution and strategic alignment. You will regularly engage with project plans staffing and budget outlooks test scope expansions and program risksworking closely with project management and senior stakeholders to anticipate challenges and drive solutions. You will provide transparent updates to leadership on vehicle maturity testing progress risks and resource needs to support informed decisionmaking.
You will remain closely connected to the product and the vehicles themselves. This includes participating in and overseeing E/E integration and durability test drives reviewing defect status and maturity reports and working with global research and development counterparts to drive timely resolution of issues as vehicles progress toward production readiness. Your role helps ensure that defects identified in U.S. testing are clearly prioritized understood and addressed before launch.
A typical week may include:
- Aligning with engineering leads on testing priorities vehicle availability and resource needs
- Reviewing program status risks and maturity assessments across multiple vehicle lines and projects including the E/E updating E/E testing OV- OTA- and Durability testing
- Engaging with R&D and system owners to influence issue resolution and integration quality
- Supporting defect management and quality discussions across E/E domains
- Coaching a team of engineers through performance reviews feedback conversations and development planning
- Guide team decision making and behaviors with Company Core Values
- Participating in strategic initiatives within U.S. Vehicle Integration and across MercedesBenz U.S. entities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Computer or Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Mathematics or related field of study
- 10 years of relevant work experience
- Experience as a manager in vehicle testing (Overall Vehicle E/E or Powertrain) including exercise in wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments
- Previous Automotive OEM or Tier1 supplier work experience
- Excellent time management & communication skills both verbal and written including intercultural sensibility
- Ability to develop/plan projects from conceptualization to successful implementation including ability of analysis and problem assessment
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically for 20% of the time. This could include test trips that require overnight and/or weekend travel
- Valid Drivers License
- Selected internal candidate must be PV44 Confirmed at time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the development or validation of embedded systems and/or off-board connected vehicle or similar related experience
- Excellent presentation skills including the ability to adapt content based on audience and interests
- Experience leading high performing teams with focus on inclusion and belonging
