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Manager VA (Underbody Architecture) Bang

Mahindra Group · Automotive

  • Bangalore, India
  • On-site
  • Posted today
  • Apply by 25 Nov

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

Industry Preferred

Experience with:

Passenger Cars
Electric Vehicles
Commercial Vehicles
Global Vehicle Platforms

Exposure to automotive OEMs or engineering service organizations is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Production Engineering.

General Requirements

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