Vehicle Architect

CNH Industrial Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and V

Job summary

CNH Industrial seeks a Vehicle Architect to create innovative product designs that meet safety, quality and performance standards. You will produce technical drawings and specifications, collaborate across engineering and manufacturing, and ensure designs are production‑ready.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional teamwork, design optimization for cost and manufacturability, and ongoing alignment with industry trends to advance CNH’s agricultural and construction portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of product design or mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD tools and design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop detailed product designs with specs, drawings, and 3D models (CAD/SolidWorks).
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and product teams to meet functional, cost, quality and manufacturability requirements.
• Perform design calculations, simulations, and stress analyses to verify performance and safety.
• Manage vehicle system space claims between sub‑system teams.
• Create and manage vehicle master models and BOMs.
• Prepare design documentation and reports to support development and manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product design

Design analysis

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design

Tools

CREO

TeamCenter

TeamCenter Visualization Pro

Job description

Category: Engineering and Technical

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Fully On-Site

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Vehicle Architect is responsible for creating and developing innovative product designs, ensuring that they meet both functional and aesthetic requirements while adhering to safety, quality, and performance standards. This role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams, conducting design analysis, and producing technical drawings and specifications for applicable workcenters.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop detailed product designs, including specifications, drawings, and 3D models, using design software (e.g., CAD, SolidWorks).
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams to ensure designs meet requirements for functionality, cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Perform vehicle performance and packaging design calculations, simulations, and stress analysis to verify the performance and safety of products.
• Allocate and manage vehicle system space claim between sub‑system design teams.
• Create and manage vehicle master models and bill of materials
• Conduct design reviews and refine product designs based on feedback from stakeholders, ensuring that designs are optimized for production and meet customer needs.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, manuals, and reports, to support product development and manufacturing processes.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and design techniques to continuously improve design processes and product offerings.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of product design or mechanical design engineering experience

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of agricultural tractor design, farming applications, agronomic practices and general farm machinery operation.
• Experience with CREO, TeamCenter and TeamCenter Visualization Pro.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in our engineering and technical departments, where you can grow your skills and experience, advance your career, and meet customer needs with innovative solutions.

Technology Creates New Opportunities to Feed the World

We partner with customers and listen to their needs, using their feedback to innovate technology that utilizes connectivity, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.

We have shaped the history of agriculture with pioneering firsts spanning over three centuries.

CNH (NYSE: CNHI) is a global capital goods company specializing in equipment and services for Agriculture and Construction. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.

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