About this role
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Interior Package & Architecture
- Lead development of vehicle interior package architecture from concept to production.
- Define and optimize interior packaging considering occupant accommodation, ergonomics, visibility, comfort, safety, manufacturability, and serviceability.
- Develop package layouts for instrument panel, console, seats, door trims, headliner, pillars, steering system, HVAC, airbags, and other interior systems.
- Ensure compliance with vehicle package requirements, regulations, and platform constraints.
- Drive cross-functional resolution of packaging conflicts and integration issues.
Master Sections Development
- Develop, maintain, and govern vehicle interior master sections.
- Establish standard section strategies and dimensional guidelines across vehicle platforms.
- Define interface requirements between Body-in-White (BIW) and interior components.
- Maintain master section databases and ensure adherence across engineering teams.
- Support platform commonization and modular architecture initiatives.
Interior Integration
- Coordinate integration of all interior subsystems to achieve optimal fit, finish, and functionality.
- Manage interface definitions among Design, Body, Safety, Electrical, HVAC, Seating, and Trim engineering teams.
- Ensure packaging feasibility throughout product development.
- Resolve design conflicts through engineering trade-off studies.
Vehicle Package Engineering
- Develop occupant package studies using anthropometric data.
- Ensure compliance with vision, reach, ingress/egress, comfort, and ergonomic requirements.
- Support benchmarking activities and translate customer insights into package improvements.
- Participate in digital mock-up (DMU) reviews and package validation activities.
- collaboration.
Continuous Improvement
- Develop and standardize interior packaging processes, design standards, and best practices.
- Contribute to platform architecture strategies for future vehicle programs.
- Promote design reuse, modularity, and engineering efficiency.
Experience
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 Interior Engineering or Vehicle Packaging.
- Proven expertise in Interior Master Sections and Package Architecture.