Lead Vehicle Packaging Engineer

At Tata Technologies, we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Lead Vehicle Packaging Engineer.

THE ROLE

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.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

·· 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.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed against the role criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, your application has not been successful; however, your details may be retained for future opportunities.