About MBRDI:
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.

Role – Project Coordination Engineer – Product Development

Key Responsibilities:
• Track monthly KPIs and digital maturity status using agreed templates and reporting formats.
• Analyze weekly RFG reports and highlight potential risks, deviations, and improvement areas.
• Represent the department in Gremiums, technical meetings, and cross-functional project discussions.
• Ensure part readiness for respective builds in line with project milestones and delivery timelines.
• Track change notices and change requests, and follow up with affected stakeholders such as BTV and MGS.
• Network with key stakeholders across logistics, product planning, suppliers, development teams, simulation teams, and other functions.
• Ensure proper documentation, tracking, and governance of project-related processes.
• Support stakeholder management by creating suitable and effective processes based on project requirements.
• Communicate project progress, risks, escalations, and key updates effectively to the project coordinator.
• Conduct project Reko meetings and facilitate decision-making on engineering changes based on priority and severity.
• Communicate project progress and key updates to top-level management as required.
• Support the project coordinator for product tag-related activities.
• Coordinate with development teams, simulation teams, and other functions to ensure smooth project execution.
• Obtain countermeasures from respective stakeholders against mishaps, deviations, or project risks.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide valuable inputs to support successful project delivery.

Required Skills and Experience:
• Good understanding of automotive product development and project coordination processes.
• Experience in tracking project milestones, KPIs, risks, change notices, and project deliverables.
• Knowledge of engineering change management and decision-making processes.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams such as development, simulation, logistics, product planning, suppliers, BTV, and MGS.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and process tracking skills.
• Good stakeholder management and follow-up capability.
• Ability to identify risks, deviations, and countermeasures in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present project progress, risks, and escalations clearly.
• Good analytical and coordination skills to support smooth project execution.
• Ability to work in a structured manner across multiple project interfaces and priorities.

Educational Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, B.E. / B.Tech.

Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have):
• Experience in automotive product development, project management, or engineering coordination.
• Exposure to vehicle development milestones, build readiness, and engineering change processes.
• Knowledge of Mercedes-Benz systems, processes, and project governance forums would be an advantage.
• Experience working with global stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to support management reporting, project reviews, and decision-making forums.

Why Join Us?
• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s 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 continuous learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
At MBRDI, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, age, ethnicity, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to shape the future of mobility.