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Job Description – Domain Quality Lead – PDM
Full-time
Senior Level

Company: Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Pvt. Ltd.
Parent Company: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Department: IT / Telecommunications – Part Management
Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Work Mode: Hybrid (where applicable)
Experience: 5+ Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Job Reference ID: MER00040RA
Posted Date: 29 October 2026
1. Job Overview
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India is looking for an experienced Domain Quality Lead – PDM to strengthen quality assurance within its Product Data Management (PDM) organization.

The role is primarily focused on candidates with strong hands-on PDM domain experience and business process knowledge. The selected candidate will lead quality strategy, define testing requirements, review test scenarios, coordinate defect resolution, and ensure that software testing reflects actual business workflows.

Formal QA certification or prior test automation experience is not mandatory, as the company will provide the necessary QA training.
2. Key Responsibilities
Quality Strategy and Leadership
– Define test requirements and quality strategies based on PDM business processes.
– Plan regression testing according to release risks and business priorities.
– Classify test cases based on severity and business impact.
– Identify opportunities for test automation.
– Review user stories to ensure complete quality coverage.
Testing Execution and Collaboration
– Guide testing teams using PDM domain expertise.
– Review test cases, test plans, and technical documentation.
– Collaborate with Product Owners and developers to analyze and resolve defects.
– Participate in Quality Forums and Communities.
– Provide regular testing progress updates and status reports.
Business and Technical Coordination
– Convert business workflows into practical test scenarios.
– Ensure testing covers real-world user activities, edge cases, and integration points.
– Communicate end-user requirements to technical teams.
– Maintain quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
3. Required Qualifications
– Minimum 5+ years of hands-on PDM experience in one of the specified domains.
– Strong understanding of PDM workflows and business processes.
– Knowledge of business rules, operational challenges, and critical scenarios.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
– Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
– Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
– Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
4. Preferred Qualifications
– Experience across multiple PDM domains.
– Experience in Agile software development environments.
– Exposure to quality validation and testing activities.
– German language proficiency is a significant advantage.
– Experience guiding or mentoring colleagues.
5. Technical and Functional Competencies
Category Skills
Domain Expertise Product Data Management (PDM)
Quality Assurance QA strategy, test planning, quality validation
Testing Regression testing, test case classification
Defect Management Defect analysis and resolution
Risk Management Quality risk assessment, release risk analysis
Documentation Test plans, technical documentation review
Agile Agile methodologies, user story analysis
Leadership Team guidance, coaching, mentoring
Communication Stakeholder coordination, status reporting
Language German (advantage)

6. QA Skills – Training Provided
The company does not require candidates to have:
– Formal QA certification.
– Prior test automation experience.
– Formal software testing experience.
Selected candidates will receive training in:
– QA methodologies.
– Test automation.
– Modern testing practices.
– AI-driven quality tools.
– Cloud-native platforms.
7. Career Growth Opportunities
The position offers opportunities to progress towards:
– Quality Manager.
– Product / Domain Ownership.
– Quality Leadership.
Candidates will also have opportunities to collaborate with domain experts in Germany on PLM.neXt, Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation Product Lifecycle Management platform transformation.
8. Benefits
– Employee discounts.
– Health and wellness programs.
– Company mobile phone (where applicable).
– Meal allowances.
– Retirement benefits.
– Hybrid working opportunities.
– Transportation and mobility benefits.
– Employee engagement events.
– Coaching and professional development.
– Flexible working hours.
– Parking facilities.
– Occupational health services.
– Childcare facilities.
– Canteen and cafeteria.
– Accessible workplace facilities.
9. Work Location
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Pvt. Ltd.

Brigade Tech Gardens, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid working possible.
10. Application Details
Contact Person: Jacob Cyril
Email: jacob.cyril@mercedes-benz.com

Job Reference: MER00040RA
11. Important Hiring Criteria
– Experience: Minimum 5 years in PDM.
– Primary Requirement: Hands-on PDM domain knowledge.
– Core Focus: Domain quality leadership and QA strategy.
– Testing Background: Not mandatory.
– Automation Skills: Training provided.
– Preferred Additional Skill: German language.
– Location: Bengaluru.