Veh. Archi. Lead

Position: Vehicle Architecture Lead

Experience: 8–15 Years

Industry: Automotive

Location: As per project requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle architecture and package development for complete vehicle programs.
• Define and manage vehicle layout, package, hard points, and architecture strategy.
• Coordinate architecture activities across BIW, Exterior, Interior/Trims, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical & E/E teams.
• Develop and review vehicle package layouts, master sections, and 3D vehicle architecture.
• Ensure compliance with ergonomics, space, regulatory, manufacturing, serviceability, and functional requirements.
• Perform DMU/3D integration and packaging studies and resolve interface/clearance issues.
• Conduct design reviews and drive resolution of cross-functional packaging conflicts.
• Manage technical requirements, design changes, architecture maturity, and project milestones.
• Work closely with OEM/customer, design, simulation, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
• Support design validation, feasibility studies, and issue resolution throughout the vehicle development cycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on vehicle architecture activities.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Vehicle Architecture / Vehicle Packaging / Vehicle Integration.
• Good knowledge of BIW, Closures, Exterior & Interior Trims, Chassis and Powertrain packaging.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Knowledge of DMU, Master Section, GD&T, tolerance and clearance analysis.
• Understanding of vehicle ergonomics, occupant/package requirements and regulatory constraints.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and technical leadership skills.
• Experience in automotive OEM / Tier-1 / engineering services environment preferred.
  
  

Preferred Keywords

Vehicle Architecture | Vehicle Packaging | Vehicle Integration | Package Engineering | Master Section | DMU | CATIA | 3DEXPERIENCE | BIW | Trims | Chassis | Powertrain | Ergonomics | Hard Points | Layout | Packaging | GD&T | Clearance Analysis | Automotive

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.