Lead Vehicle Architect

Company Description TVS Motor Company is a global manufacturer of two- and three-wheelers, focused on sustainable mobility and supported by four advanced manufacturing facilities in India and Indonesia. With a 100-year legacy built on trust, value, and customer passion, the company is recognized for high-quality, innovative, and sustainable products, including winning the prestigious Deming Prize. TVS Motor's products consistently lead in key J.D. Power quality and customer satisfaction surveys, reflecting a strong commitment to exceptional ownership experiences. The group includes Norton Motorcycles in the United Kingdom and e-mobility subsidiaries in Switzerland, extending its presence in premium motorcycles and e-bikes. TVS Motor delivers superior customer experiences across 80 countries, offering global exposure and growth opportunities for team members.

Role Description The Lead Vehicle Architect is a full-time, on-site role based in Hosur, responsible for defining and guiding the overall vehicle architecture for current and future product platforms. This role involves translating product requirements into robust architectural concepts, leading cross-functional integration of mechanical, electrical, and software systems, and ensuring alignment with performance, safety, and regulatory standards. The Lead Vehicle Architect will collaborate closely with design, engineering, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical trade-offs, optimize system interfaces, and ensure seamless end-to-end vehicle functionality. Day-to-day activities include developing and reviewing architectures, overseeing integration plans, participating in design reviews, and supporting project managers with technical risk assessment and mitigation. The role also includes mentoring team members, driving continuous improvement in architectural practices, and contributing to long-term technology and platform strategy.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong vehicle architecture and system-level Architecture skills, with the ability to translate product requirements into modular, scalable solutions.
• Candidates should possess Architecture Design skills, including experience with conceptual layouts, system partitioning, and interface definition for complex vehicle platforms.
• Candidates should possess Integration skills, with a track record of coordinating mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems to achieve cohesive vehicle performance.
• Candidates should possess Software Development and embedded systems understanding, enabling effective collaboration with software teams on control, diagnostics, and connectivity features.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience using engineering and CAE tools, system modeling, and requirements management platforms.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant experience in vehicle development (two-wheelers, three-wheelers, or automotive) with exposure to architecture definition, platform development, or systems engineering