Competence Center Manager- Automotive & Motorcycle Training (m/f/d)

Lead and develop LIQUI MOLY India’s technical training center for car and motorcycle workshops. The role combines hands-on automotive expertise, training delivery, team leadership and collaboration with Sales and Aftermarket teams to improve workshop capabilities across India.

• Manage the Centre’s daily operations, facilities, equipment, resources and training budget, ensuring a professional, well-equipped learning environment.
• Develop the training strategy, calendar and curriculum for basic, intermediate and advanced programs tailored to mechanics and workshop professionals.
• Deliver classroom and practical training in vehicle technology, servicing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, lubrication, automotive fluids and workshop practices for cars and motorcycles.
• Demonstrate the correct selection and application of LIQUI MOLY products, ensuring technical guidance is accurate and consistent with approved product information.
• Create practical exercises, fault-finding scenarios, competency assessments and mechanic certification programs; measure training outcomes and improve delivery.
• Develop and coach technical trainers, standardize training materials and methods, and keep content current with changing vehicle technologies.
• Work with Sales and Aftermarket teams to identify workshop needs, support partner workshops, and provide technical input to distributors, customers and internal teams.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology or an equivalent practical qualification.
• 10+ years of relevant automotive experience, ideally in workshop or service management, technical training, technical support or as a Master Technician.
• Strong practical knowledge of vehicle servicing, engines, transmissions, lubrication and fluids, diagnostics, electrical/electronic systems, preventive maintenance and workshop equipment.
• Experience with both cars and motorcycles is preferred; automotive aftermarket, lubricants, automotive parts or dealership/service-network experience is an advantage.
• Passion for teaching and coaching mechanics, with the ability to explain technical topics clearly and translate theory into hands-on demonstrations.
• Strong communication, presentation, leadership, planning and problem-solving skills; organized, collaborative and customer-focused.
• Fluent in English; additional Indian languages are an advantage. Willingness to travel extensively across India. Hybrid and electric vehicle knowledge is a plus.

A competitive remuneration package comprising fixed salary and performance-linked variable pay, in line with industry standards, plus the opportunity to build and lead a strategic technical training initiative for LIQUI MOLY India. Sinem Akboga
HR
Phone: +49 731 1420 0