Manager - VA (Underbody Architecture)
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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
- Passenger Cars
- Electric Vehicles
- Commercial Vehicles
- Global Vehicle Platforms
- Exposure to automotive OEMs or engineering service organizations is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Production Engineering.
- General Requirements
- Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Industry Preferred
Experience with:
Passenger Cars
Electric Vehicles
Commercial Vehicles
Global Vehicle Platforms
Exposure to automotive OEMs or engineering service organizations is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry Preferred
About Mahindra Group
Mahindra Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate operating across automotive, farm equipment, IT, financial services, real estate, and hospitality. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Mumbai, it is one of India's largest business groups with operations in over 100 countries.
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