Senior Vice President, Engineering & Technology
About The Position
The Senior Vice President of Product Engineering & Technology is the executive leader responsible for defining and delivering DTNA’s engineering strategy, product technology roadmap, and vehicle development execution. This role oversees all engineering activities supporting the Freightliner and Western Star Class 6–8 product lines, while also providing strategic engineering guidance to Specialty Vehicles (Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB)). This executive plays a critical role in shaping the future of DTNA’s products — leading innovation in advanced propulsion, connectivity, and digital engineering — and ensuring DTNA continues to lead the commercial vehicle industry in quality, innovation, and customer value. The Senior Vice President is a key member of the TN OpCom and contributes to enterprise strategy, business performance, and broader organizational transformation initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- 14+ years of progressive experience in heavy vehicle engineering
- Senior leadership experience overseeing large, complex engineering organizations
- Deep knowledge of: Commercial vehicle product development Regulatory and compliance environments Validation and quality systems
- Proven ability to lead cross functional‑ and global teams
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Product Development & Validation
- Technology & Innovation Strategy
- Product Integrity & Regulatory Oversight
- Cross Functional‑ & Global Collaboration
- Talent, Culture & Capability Building
Benefits
- annual variable pay bonus program
- company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ holidays per calendar year
- Paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance program
- volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
