Requirement is for an renowned OEM in Chennai, Looking for Architecture & Packaging experience candidates to work for the advanced vehicle architecture. 

Key roles and responsibilities for the Upper body/ Under body Packaging Engineer include:

• Lead and support the vehicle architecture development process from concept to production, with a focus on upper body and underbody packaging.

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD layouts to assess packaging feasibility of systems and components, ensuring spatial integration across vehicle domains.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Body Engineering, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Interiors, Manufacturing, and Safety to resolve conflicts and balance trade-offs.

• Ensure compliance with ergonomic, safety, homologation, crash, and NVH requirements while optimizing the use of available space.

• Define and manage hard points, section cuts, and master reference geometry for architectural alignment.

• Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to identify industry best practices and packaging strategies.

• Participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, packaging clearance studies, and support virtual and physical build activities.

• Provide packaging support to advanced technology integration, such as electrification, ADAS, battery systems, and thermal management.

• Support cost and weight optimization initiatives without compromising vehicle functionality or performance.

• Document and communicate packaging standards and best practices within the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.

• 5 to 10 years of experience in vehicle architecture and packaging, with a focus on upper body and underbody systems.

• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6, Team Centre).

• Solid understanding of vehicle systems, manufacturing processes, and design for assembly.

• Familiarity with regulatory and crash safety requirements (FMVSS, ECE, GTR, etc.).

• Experience with digital mockups (DMU) and working in PLM environments.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Experience in EV or hybrid vehicle architectures.

• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and dimensional engineering.

• Hands-on experience with vehicle integration, prototype builds, and validation.

• Exposure to global vehicle programs and supplier collaboratio

Minimum 5 to 10 years of working experience.