Manager - Vehicle Architecture

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is seeking an experienced Vehicle Occupant Package Engineer to define and optimize packaging for superior ergonomics, comfort, visibility, and regulatory compliance during vehicle architecture development.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create occupant accommodation strategies balancing customer expectations with performance, styling, safety, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering.
• 8 years of experience in Vehicle Occupant Packaging or related fields.
• Experience on passenger vehicle and/or EV programs from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of occupant accommodation, ergonomics, and packaging principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop occupant packaging concepts and layouts during vehicle architecture and concept development.
• Define occupant accommodation parameters including seating position, H-Point, eye ellipse, steering, pedal, and control locations.
• Conduct ergonomic and human factors assessments to optimize occupant comfort, accessibility, and visibility.
• Support vehicle architecture development by balancing package targets with structural, styling, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform digital human modeling and occupant package validation using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Architecture, Interior, BIW, Safety, Chassis, Seating, and Styling teams to resolve packaging issues.
• Benchmark competitor vehicles and recommend best-in-class occupant packaging solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, ergonomic, and regulatory standards throughout vehicle development.
• Support design reviews, package validation activities, and engineering change management.

Skills

Vehicle Occupant Packaging

Vehicle Architecture

Digital Human Modeling

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

Creo

Cross-functional Collaboration

RAMSIS/JACK

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Automobile Engineering

Tools

RAMSIS

JACK

Human Builder

CATIA

Siemens NX

Creo

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Role Summary

The Vehicle Occupant Package Engineer will be responsible for defining and optimizing vehicle occupant packaging to deliver superior ergonomics, comfort, visibility, accessibility, and regulatory compliance during the vehicle architecture development phase. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to develop occupant accommodation strategies that balance customer expectations, vehicle performance, styling, manufacturability, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop occupant packaging concepts and layouts during vehicle architecture and concept development.
• Define occupant accommodation parameters including seating position, H-Point, eye ellipse, steering, pedal, and control locations.
• Conduct ergonomic and human factors assessments to optimize occupant comfort, accessibility, and visibility.
• Support vehicle architecture development by balancing package targets with structural, styling, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform digital human modeling and occupant package validation using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Architecture, Interior, BIW, Safety, Chassis, Seating, and Styling teams to resolve packaging issues.
• Benchmark competitor vehicles and recommend best-in-class occupant packaging solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, ergonomic, and regulatory standards throughout vehicle development.
• Support design reviews, package validation activities, and engineering change management.

Experience

• 8 years of experience in Vehicle Occupant Packaging, Vehicle Architecture, Interior Packaging, or Vehicle Integration within an automotive OEM.
• Hands-on experience in vehicle concept development and architecture definition.
• Strong understanding of occupant accommodation, ergonomics, and vehicle packaging principles.
• Experience working on passenger vehicle and/or electric vehicle programs from concept through production

Technical skills :

• Vehicle Occupant Packaging
• Vehicle Architecture & Packaging
• Digital Human Modeling (RAMSIS, JACK, Human Builder, or equivalent)
• CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or Creo
• Vehicle Benchmarking
• Interior Package Development
• Cross-functional Vehicle Integration
• Knowledge of automotive safety and regulatory requirements

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering , Automobile Engineering

General Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Customer-focused approach with attention to detail
• Ability to drive technical decisions in a fast-paced vehicle development environment

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