The Concept CAD & Vehicle Packaging (Block Leader) is responsible for managing the CAD package within a nominated vehicle zone, and developing with the package and commodity teams technical solutions that ensure a viable vehicle package adhering to prevailing engineering standards. This role combines CAD management, resolution of technical/package issues, supporting both early-phase concept development and detailed engineering.
The role also requires man management of a small team of package engineers, setting workload targets, monitoring output and reporting status to the project team.
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- 3D CAD Modelling - Create alternative package proposals (high level)
- Vehicle Architecture Development - Manage spatial layouts for powertrain, chassis, interior, electrical, and thermal systems.
- Hardpoint Definition - Manage the master hardpoint database for the vehicle.
- Occupant Packaging - Ensure ergonomic comfort, visibility, ingress/egress, and compliance with human-factors requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance - Apply global standards (FMVSS, ECE, GTR) to packaging and design decisions.
- DMU & Virtual Builds - Lead digital mock-up reviews to validate clearances, interfaces, and serviceability.
- Cross-Functional Integration - Resolve and manage packaging conflicts across body, chassis, powertrain, interior, and electrical teams.
- Benchmarking - Analyse competitor vehicles to inform architecture and design decisions.
- Change Management - Manage CAD updates, version control, and release workflows in PLM systems.
- Block reviews and Status reporting - Mange block reviews, document key issues and develop resolution plans.
- Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6
- Experience with vehicle packaging, ergonomics, and system integration
- Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering standards, and manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter, 3DX)
- Ability to translate engineering requirements into robust CAD and packaging solutions
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in EV/Hybrid/ICE packaging (battery, e-drive, ICE, HV systems, thermal management)
- Background in body or chassis engineering and integration
- Experience with CAE collaboration, DFMEA, or tolerance analysis
- Exposure to design automation or parametric modelling.
If you are passionate about innovation and want to join a global engineering company, this is the place for you.
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Vechicle Packaging Engineer employer: Tata Technologies Limited
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