Business Head Workshop -Equipment, Diagnostics Services & End of Line

MAHLE; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE is seeking a Business Head to lead and grow the Workshop Equipment, Diagnostics Services and End-of-Line businesses across 2W/4W segments in India. The role requires a techno-commercial leader with deep technical expertise capable of steering complex portfolios and cross-functional teams.

The position calls for strong leadership with P&L responsibility, strategic OEM and dealer partnerships, and a drive toward digitalization across workshop networks, service and end-of-line offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• MBA preferred for leadership and business management.
• 20+ years in automotive industry with exposure to workshop equipment, diagnostics or end-of-line services.
• Proven leadership with P&L responsibility.
• Strong technical credibility combined with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth, profitability and market expansion.
• Lead sales, business development, service and operations teams.
• Develop strategic relationships with OEMs, dealerships and channel partners.
• Oversee workshop equipment, diagnostics and end-of-line solution portfolios.
• Monitor industry trends and new automotive technologies.

Skills

Tech leadership

P&L leadership

Automotive workshop equipment

Diagnostics

Industry 4.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Automobile/Electrical Eng

MBA preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Business Head - Workshop Equipment, Diagnostics Services & End-of-Line Services

Job Summary

Lead and grow the business for workshop equipment, automotive diagnostic solutions, and end-of-line service offerings across the 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler automotive industry. The role requires a strong techno-commercial leader with deep technical expertise and proven business leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business growth, profitability and market expansion.
• Lead sales, business development, service and operations teams.
• Develop strategic relationships with OEMs, dealerships and channel partners.
• Oversee workshop equipment, diagnostics and end-of-line solution portfolios.
• Monitor industry trends and new automotive technologies.

Technical Experience Requirements

• Strong technical understanding of automotive workshop equipment, diagnostic systems, testing equipment and end-of-line solutions.
• Hands-on experience with automotive service equipment used in 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler OEMs and service networks.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, ECU communication protocols, calibration systems, emission testing equipment, wheel alignment and balancing systems.
• Ability to engage with plant engineers, service heads and OEM technical teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0, connected diagnostics and workshop digitalization.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline. MBA preferred.
• 20+ years of automotive industry experience with exposure to workshop equipment, diagnostics, testing systems or end-of-line services.
• Proven leadership experience with P&L responsibility.
• Strong technical credibility combined with commercial acumen.

Preferred Industry Background

• Automotive Diagnostic Equipment
• Garage & Workshop Equipment
• End-of-Line Testing Systems
• Vehicle Inspection Systems
• Emission Testing Solutions
• Automotive Service Tools & Equipment