Veh. Archi. Lead

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is seeking a Vehicle Architecture Lead to drive complete vehicle architecture and packaging programs. You will define layouts, master sections, and architecture strategy while coordinating BIW, exterior, interior, chassis, and powertrain packaging across multiple teams.

The role requires 8–15 years of experience in the automotive sector, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with CATIA V5/V6 or 3DEXPERIENCE.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Vehicle Architecture

Vehicle Packaging

Vehicle Integration

CATIA V5/V6

3DEXPERIENCE

DMU

GD&T

Master Section

Ergonomics

Regulatory constraints

Cross-functional coordination

OEM/Tier-1 experience

Tools

CATIA V5/V6 or 3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

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