Head of Product Engineering - Mercedes-Benz Trucks & BharatBenz (m/f/d) – Leinfelden, GER

About Daimler Truck

At Daimler Truck, we change today's transportation and create real impact together. We take responsibility around the globe and work together as one global team. We drive our progress and success together – everyone at Daimler Truck makes the difference. Together, we want to reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off track, develop smarter technology and attractive financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose - for all who keep the world moving.

As Head of Product Engineering, you will take strategic responsibility for the global engineering organization across all Mercedes‑Benz Trucks platforms, including Mercedes‑Benz and BharatBenz. Reporting directly to the CEO Mercedes‑Benz Trucks, you will lead all engineering locations worldwide and ensure their unified contribution to the global product strategy.

You will oversee a functionally structured, internationally distributed development organization with five end‑to‑end engineering domains and a global Homologation unit. Your mission is to establish a globally aligned, high‑performing engineering network with consistent processes, advanced technologies, and a strong customer focus across all major markets.

As the leader of a global team of approximately 1,800 engineers and leaders, you will shape the future engineering culture of our organization. In this role, you will drive the implementation of our new Target Operating Model by fostering integration, global accountability, and seamless cross‑functional collaboration. You will champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence that supports our ambition to become Simpler. Faster. Stronger.