Manager - VA (Underbody Architecture)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Lead the development of underbody vehicle architecture for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, or EV platforms.
• Define and optimize vehicle underbody layouts considering structural, packaging, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop platform architectures supporting multiple vehicle derivatives.
• Ensure optimum integration of chassis, suspension, powertrain, battery systems (EV), exhaust, steering, and braking systems.
• Drive vehicle package optimization for weight, performance, and cost.

• Define underbody load paths and structural concepts.
• Collaborate with Body-in-White (BIW) teams for floor structures, cross members, side members, and reinforcements.
• Ensure crashworthiness and structural stiffness targets are achieved.
• Support NVH, durability, and fatigue performance improvements.

Experience

• Underbody Architecture / Vehicle Packaging / Platform Development
• BIW Integration / Vehicle Layout / Structural Design /Skateboard Exposure
• Chassis Packaging / Suspension Integration / Battery Pack Integration (EV)

• DFMEA / GD&T / Tolerance Stack-up Analysis/ APQP

• Hands-on experience in complete vehicle architecture.
• Experience with global OEM vehicle development programs.

CAD Tools

• CATIA V5 / V6
• Siemens NX

Industry Preferred

Experience with:

• Passenger Cars
• Electric Vehicles
• Commercial Vehicles
• Global Vehicle Platforms

Exposure to automotive OEMs or engineering service organizations is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Production Engineering.

General Requirements

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