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Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Key Responsibilities Upper Body Architecture Development Lead the definition and development of vehicle upper body architecture from concept to production. Establish architectural layouts for the upper body structure, ensuring alignment with vehicle platform strategy and product requirements. Define and manage critical interfaces between Body-in-White (BIW), Closures, Glass, Roof Systems, Exterior Trim, and Interior systems. Ensure optimized package space while balancing structural performance, occupant comfort, visibility, styling, and manufacturability. Drive architectural decisions supporting modularity and platform commonality. Vehicle Integration & Packaging Lead upper body packaging activities, ensuring compatibility between structural, functional, and aesthetic requirements. Resolve cross-functional packaging conflicts involving roof, windshield, side glass, pillars, doors, tailgate, sealing systems, and interior trim. Support Digital Mock-Up (DMU) reviews and package validation throughout product development. Coordinate engineering changes impacting upper body architecture. Structural & Interface Management Define architecture requirements for: Roof structure A, B, C & D pillars Windshield and backlite interfaces Side glass systems Door apertures Roof rails Tailgate/liftgate interfaces Weather sealing systems Exterior trim interfaces Ensure proper dimensional control, gap & flush, tolerance stack-up, and assembly feasibility. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with Styling, BIW, Closures, Exterior, Interior, Safety, Manufacturing, CAE, Validation, Supplier Engineering, and Program Management teams.



Lead architecture and integration reviews across vehicle development milestones. Drive engineering trade-off decisions considering cost, weight, performance, timing, quality, and customer expectations. Mentor engineering teams on architecture principles, interface management, and vehicle integration. Safety & Regulatory Compliance Ensure upper body architecture meets applicable safety and regulatory requirements, including: Roof crush performance Side impact requirements Occupant protection Pedestrian protection (where applicable) Visibility regulations ECE, FMVSS, AIS, and global standards Support crashworthiness and structural optimization activities in collaboration with CAE teams. Validation & Engineering Support Support virtual validation, prototype builds, and production trials. Analyze architecture-related issues during development and validation. Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Ensure robust engineering change management throughout the product lifecycle. Continuous Improvement Develop and standardize upper body architecture guidelines and best practices. Drive modular architecture initiatives across vehicle platforms. Capture and implement lessons learned for future vehicle programs. Promote innovation in lightweight design, manufacturability, and system integration. Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering,



or a related discipline. 12–14 years of experience in Automotive Body Engineering, Vehicle Architecture, or Vehicle Integration. Solid expertise in Upper Body Architecture and Body Structure Integration. Experience across complete vehicle development cycles from concept through production. Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers is preferred. Industry Preferred Preferred Industry Experience Passenger Vehicles Electric Vehicles (EV) Hybrid Vehicles Commercial Vehicles Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 Suppliers Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline. 12–14 years of experience in Automotive Body Engineering, Vehicle Architecture, or Vehicle Integration. Strong expertise in Upper Body Architecture and Body Structure Integration. Experience across complete vehicle development cycles from concept through production. Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers is preferred. General Requirements Upper Body Architecture Vehicle Architecture & Integration Body-in-White (BIW) Vehicle Packaging Structural Interface Management Closures Integration Roof Systems Glass & Sealing Systems Exterior and Interior Interface Management Gap & Flush Engineering Tolerance Stack-up Analysis GD&T; Digital Mock-Up (DMU) Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) DFMEA Engineering Change Management Root Cause Analysis Regulatory Compliance (FMVSS, ECE, AIS) Preferred Tools CATIA V5/V6 Siemens NX Teamcenter/PLM ENOVIA 3DCS or Variation Analysis Tools DMU/Vis Mockup Microsoft Office JIRA (preferred) Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

📌 Manager - VA (Upperbody Architecture) (India)
🏢 Mahindra Rise
📍 India