Senior Manager, Vehicle Concept and Architecture

Senior Manager, Vehicle Concept and Architecture | Mercedes-Benz > Karriere > Jobsuche > Stellenausschreibungen DE EN HU Anbieter/DatenschutzUnternehmenTechnologieNachhaltigkeitKarriereInvestorenPresse ProdukteKarriereJobsucheSenior Manager, Vehicle Concept and ArchitectureTätigkeitsbereich:Forschung & Entwicklung incl. DesignFachabteilung:Vehicle Concept & ArchitectureGesellschaft:Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd.Standort:Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd., Beijing Startdatum:01.10.2026Veröffentlichungsdatum:01.09.2026Stellennummer:MER00047Y2Arbeitszeit:Vollzeit BewerbenAufgaben• Owns and drives the definition of vehicle concept and architecture strategy for future China-fit products, ensuring alignment with market needs, brand positioning, while closely collaborating with global platform teams and contributing China-specific inputs to the global product portfolio.• Leads early-phase (fuzzy front end) development by translating design vision and market input into feasible, manufacturable, and cost-efficient engineering solutions.• Acts as a key integrator between design, engineering, product planning, and manufacturing, ensuring robust architecture definition and cross-functional alignment.• Drives China-specific competitive benchmarking and architecture research, transforming insights into actionable recommendations for future vehicle concepts and platform strategies.• Establishes and continuously improves a structured, repeatable concept development process, enabling faster and higher-quality decision-making in early development phases. Description of tasks1. Management:The management, motivation and development of staff using HR tools, founded on our mission statement & corporate values, and provision of purposeful internal communications in order to achieve the agreed objectives.Ensuring that the necessary training appropriate to the needs of individual employees and the tasks assigned to them is provided. Informing subordinated employees about the relevant provisions and instructing them to comply with the provisions. Ensuring that they are implemented properly.2.Vehicle Concept & Architecture Definition:Define and steer overall vehicle architecture concepts for new vehicle programs, including platform definition, hardpoints, packaging strategy, and modularity approach.Lead early-stage feasibility studies to translate design concepts into engineering solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with attribute targets (e.g. weight, cost, ergonomics, performance).Own key architectural decisions and ensure consistency across vehicle systems and domains.3.China Market Benchmark & Architecture Research:Lead systematic benchmarking of competitor vehicle architectures in the China market.Drive in-depth research on emerging architecture trends (e.g. CTB/CTC integration, modular platforms, advanced manufacturing solutions).Translate insights into architecture strategies, concept proposals, and technical roadmap inputs for future products.4.Cross-functional Integration & Decision Steering: Act as the central interface between design, engineering, product planning, and manufacturing in concept phase. Drive design-to-engineering feasibility reviews and resolve trade-offs across cost, performance, and manufacturability. Ensure alignment of architecture definition with product strategy and industrialization constraints.5. Digital Development & Process Establishment:Establish and maintain architecture databases (e.g. master sections, key characteristics, benchmark data).Drive digital development processes (DMU maturity, concept validation, simulation-supported decisions).Develop and implement standardized concept development processes suitable for agile R&D environments.6. Stakeholder Management & Strategic Alignment:Manage stakeholders across global and cross-functional organizations.Present and align architecture proposals with management and decision bodies.Maintain close collaboration with global platform teams. QualifikationenEducation• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering or related disciplines (e.g., Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering).• Master’s degree or higher is preferred, with focus on vehicle architecture, systems engineering, or related technical domains.Experience• 10+ years of relevant experience in automotive R&D, vehicle architecture development.• Proven experience (typically 5–8+ years) in technical leadership roles such as system architect, technical project lead, or complex product development lead.• Demonstrated track record in leading cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams within automotive environment, global experience is a plus.• Experience in product definition, roadmap planning, or early-phase concept development (especially vehicle concept/architecture phase).• Experience working within large global organizations and managing multiple stakeholders across regions is preferred.Specific knowledge• Solid understanding of complex automotive systems and their interactions across hardware, software, and integration layers, with good knowledge of key domains such as powertrain, chassis, E/E architecture, body-in-white, powertrain, thermal management, and interior systems.• Ability to translate industry trends into product concepts and technical roadmaps.• Experience in systems engineering methodologies (e.g., requirement engineering, system integration, architecture trade-offs).• Understanding of both technical and business/financial aspects of product decisions.• Strong leadership capabilities with proven ability to steer cross-functional teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills across global, multi-level organizations. Capability to provide clear, fact-based project assessments and guide decision-making at management level.• Demonstrates strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with the ability to structure complex problems and define clear direction in early-stage development. Applies a strategic mindset to navigate ambiguity, challenge existing assumptions, and drive continuous improvement.• Possesses strong communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying complex technical topics to both technical and management audiences. Works collaboratively across functions, integrating diverse inputs while influencing and negotiating to achieve aligned project outcomes.• Shows high ownership and accountability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with strong resilience and adaptability to shifting priorities. Demonstrates curiosity and a forward-looking mindset towards future mobility trends and evolving customer needs.• Fluent in English (written and spoken), with the ability to communicate effectively in an international environment. Benefits Mit­arbeiter Events Flexible Arbeits­zeit möglich Hybrides Arbeiten möglich Gesund­heits­maß­nahmen Mobilitäts­angebote Mit­arbeiter­rabatte möglich Park­platz Betriebs­arzt Gute An­bindung Barriere­frei­heit Kantine, Café KontaktMercedes-Benz Group China Ltd.CEJY Science Park, A1 Disheng South Road100176 BeijingDetails zum StandortRecruitment China E-Mail: recruitment_cn@mercedes-benz.com BewerbenDie Mercedes-Benz Group.Die Mercedes-Benz Group AG (ehemals Daimler AG) ist eines der erfolgreichsten Automobilunternehmen der Welt. Mit der Mercedes-Benz AG gehören wir zu den größten Anbietern von Premium- und Luxus-Pkw und Vans. 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