AGCO—Senior Manager, Engineering, EFG India

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Description: About the Role AGCO is seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering, EFG India to establish and lead a new engineering organization in Pune, India. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for building and scaling a high-performing engineering team that supports AGCO's global Electronics, Software & Functional (EFG) Engineering organization.The successful candidate will drive engineering excellence across electronics, software, electrical systems, model-based engineering, digital engineering, and emerging AI-enabled development practices while collaborating closely with global teams across Europe, North America, and South America.This is a unique opportunity to shape AGCO's future engineering capabilities and create a best-cost global engineering hub that delivers innovative and scalable solutions for next-generation agricultural machinery. Key Responsibilities Build & Scale Engineering Organization - Establish and grow AGCO's Electronics, Software & Electrical Engineering team in India. - Define organizational structure, capability requirements, and workforce plans. - Lead recruitment, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning. - Foster collaboration with global engineering teams across Europe, North America, and Brazil. Engineering Leadership & Delivery - Lead end-to-end development activities across electronics, software, and electrical engineering. - Drive engineering execution aligned with AGCO's product development system and V-cycle development methodology. - Ensure delivery excellence, quality, and operational efficiency. Model-Based & Digital Engineering - Drive adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model-Based Design (MBD). - Lead implementation of Digital Twin, simulation, and virtual validation capabilities. - Establish modern engineering practices that improve quality and reduce development cycles. Electrical & Software Systems Development - Oversee software architecture, embedded software development, and electrical system design. - Lead integration of electronic, electrical, and software systems into machine platforms. - Support user interface development and advanced engineering solutions. AI & Engineering Transformation - Champion AI-enabled engineering practices across the organization. - Identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity through automation and AI. - Drive innovation in software development, testing, validation, and systems engineering. People Leadership - Build, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team. - Create a culture of innovation, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. - Establish performance objectives and development plans. Required Qualifications & Experience - Becholer's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline. - 12-18 Years engineering leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams. - Strong experience in embedded systems and software development. - Deep knowledge of: - Software Architecture - Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) - Model-Based Design (MBD) - Simulation & Virtual Validation - Electrical Systems Development - Experience establishing or scaling engineering organizations. - Experience working in global, cross-functional environments. - International collaboration experience with European engineering organizations is highly preferred. Preferred Experience - Building and managing engineering teams in India. - Digital Twin implementation. - AI-assisted engineering and software development. - Complex electronics and software development programs. - Agricultural, automotive, industrial equipment, aerospace, or heavy machinery industries. Success Measures The successful candidate will be responsible for: - Building and scaling AGCO's Electronics, Software & Electrical Engineering capability in India. - Delivering high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget. - Accelerating adoption of MBSE, MBD, Digital Twin, and AI-enabled engineering practices. - Developing a highly engaged and high-performing engineering organization. - Enabling strong collaboration with AGCO's global engineering network. Why Join AGCO? At AGCO, you'll help shape the future of sustainable agriculture while working with cutting-edge technologies, global teams, and industry-leading engineering experts. This role provides a unique opportunity to build a strategic engineering center from the ground up and make a lasting impact on AGCO's global engineering transformation. AGCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace where innovation thrives through diverse perspectives.