Senior Vice President of Engineering & Technology leading vehicle development and innovation at DTNA. Overseeing engineering activities and shaping the future of commercial vehicle products.
Responsibilities
Lead all vehicle engineering and product development functions, including Product Validation, Product Integrity, Vehicle & Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Project Phoenix, Project Mosaic, and Autonomous Trucking.
Establish and continuously evolve long term engineering and technology strategy aligned with DTNA’s business objectives and global Daimler Truck technology direction.
Serve as a member of DTNA’s OpCom contributing to enterprise level decisions as well as overall business alignment and execution of DTNA’s top imperatives: Product Complexity Optimization Continuous Improvement System Organizational Structure Evolution Total Cost of Quality – Opcom Sponsor Services Growth Vocational Growth.
Represent DTNA’s engineering and technology interests externally with customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies and industry associations.
Lead product validation engineering, ensuring comprehensive validation strategies, test execution, and compliance to confirm systems and vehicles meet performance, durability, safety, and regulatory requirements prior to launch.
Own vehicle-level performance and target delivery, driving cross-functional accountability for fuel efficiency, weight, thermal performance, and final vehicle configuration to meet cost, quality, and regulatory objectives.
Oversee integrated systems engineering and delivery, including requirements definition, system ownership, feature and software integration, and coordination across hardware, mechatronics, and global development teams.
Direct component and supplier engineering execution, including design and release authority, supplier interface, verification planning, and governance of engineering processes, tools, and documentation to ensure quality and scalability.
Lead the definition and execution of DTNA’s advanced technology roadmap, balancing innovation with cost discipline, quality expectations and time to market commitments.
Ensure all products meet regulatory, safety, and emissions compliance requirements across North American markets.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
14+ years of progressive experience in heavy vehicle engineering
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