to be filled from: now on

Your working environment

TRATON Research & Development (R&D) is undergoing a major transformation to establish a strong, global Group R&D organization. Our goal is to deliver a time-critical roadmap, deliver outstanding customer value, and drive innovation across our brands—Scania, MAN, INTERNATIONAL and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. This transformation will strengthen our competitiveness and position Group R&D as a key business partner within TRATON Group. We are now looking for you to be part of this exciting change journey, shaping the future of Group R&D.

At TRATON R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform the transportation.

We see the individuality of our employees as a strength and welcome diverse applications from people with different backgrounds. If you need support during your application, please contact us.

Das Aufgabenfeld

Your Tasks

• Proven expertise in developing interior components from concept development to series production, including supplier nomination processes
• Extensive knowledge in truck interior development, including cross-functional collaboration—i.e., complete vehicle layout analysis, section book creation, balancing different properties, and guiding concept development to serial production
• Define and prioritize team deliverables based on customer value, quality, timing, and cost
• Act as the main customer representative and point of contact for stakeholders and line management
• Initiate and manage risk mitigation activities related to budget and quality
• Own and align the team road map with capacity and the overarching VCT/VCF roadmap
• Prioritize the team backlog considering value, resources, and investment
• Coordinate roadmap and customer topics across teams, including outside VCT/VCF
• Ensure delivery of customer value and continuous value maximization
• Lead and coach international cross-functional teams to improve performance over time
• Collaborate closely with Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Solution Managers, Line Management, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven expertise in managing suppliers and resolving conflicts
• Concept variant management, Tool/Graining Releases, leading the team to contribute to creating PDf, ODf, PD, DVP, PPAP etc.
• Skilled in presenting product concept challenges, property balancing, and conflict management to VCT/VCF TM, BPR, and cross-functional stakeholders

Das Wunschprofil

Your Qualification

• Solid technical knowledge of commercial vehicle interior components
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in commercial vehicle interior design and development
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's level or higher)
• Proven ability to oversee and coordinate R&D-related tasks with TRATON suppliers
• Strong preference for applicants with hands-on TG3 complete cab development expertise.
• Experience with TRATON VCT/VCF structure, agile workflows, PI Planning, and Grand Demo Events, synchronized via JIRA tool
• Strong understanding of TRATON/MAN end-to-end vehicle development processes (One PDP, PEP) and practical experience at MAN global R&D sites and other commercial vehicle products.
• Team player with leadership experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to facilitate discussions and workshops
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maintain cross-functional team alignment
• Proven ability to balance cost, timing, and quality to meet project goals effectively
• Ability to work across time zones, travel internationally, and maintain resilience in a dynamic environment
• Fluency in English and German required; knowledge of Turkish and/or Polish is highly desirable for global collaboration
• Experience with TRATON systems is a plus
• Well-developed internal network within MAN, Scania, and TRATON R&D structures
• Proficient in MS Office, CATIA V5, and TRATON R&D internal tools such as Cplace, SRM, ENOVIA, OAS, ELANIS, EZIS, JNDS, TEVIS, FRAS, etc.

Previous experience in the component groups listed below is preferred:

• • Beds
  • Side/Rear Storages
  • Storage under the bed
  • Roof Storages
  • Floormats
  • Toolbox
  • Seats
  • Floormats
  • Soft Panels
  • Plastic Injection Parts
  • Integration of EE-Components
  • Interface check with environmental components (cable harness, EE components, etc.)
  • Manufacturing process expertise for all component groups within the Trim area
  • Industrialization expertise for all component groups within the Trim area

Unsere Leistungen

We offer

• Flexible working hours with trust-based working hours
• Up to 80% working remotely as well as 20 days/year working from abroad in the EU
• 30 leave days + 6-8 additional free days due to conversion option
• Attractive compensation with 5 special payments
• Benefits and employee discounts including VW leasing offers
• Company pension scheme
• Digital learning from everywhere
• Global career opportunities with TRATON brands in Sweden, USA and Brazil

Kontaktinformationen

Job information 

This position is with TRATON R&D Germany (department TGRCCI2 (70471387)). 

Reference number: 5175 

Sabrina Dexl, +491724016059, will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

The contact person for the department is: Hiring Manager OR Oguzhan Gündogdu. 

Integrity and compliance are essential parts of our corporate culture. 

We promote diversity and equal opportunities and look forward to receiving diverse applications.