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整车架构专家Vehicle Architecture Expert — Europe (Munich Based)

XPENG
Full-time
On-site
Munich, 02

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XPeng is seeking an experienced Vehicle Architecture Expert to anchor its Munich R&D Center, serving as liaison between China headquarters and Europe, translating regulatory constraints, local customer expectations, and insights into architecture decisions. The role focuses on European platform development, coordinating regulation and homologation, benchmarking competitor architectures, and enabling cross regional collaboration. To apply, emphasize 15 to 20 years of global OEM vehicle architecture, full cycle platform development, mastery of European regulatory systems (ECE, Euro NCAP, homologation), English fluency with German a plus, and a proven EV BEV architecture track record. Highlight measurable outcomes including weight optimization, NVH improvements, packaging, and cross region program leadership, and provide a concise portfolio of architecture studies.


整车架构专家Vehicle Architecture Expert — Europe (Munich Based)慕尼黑全职汽车研发板块职位描述Location: Munich, Germany Department: Vehicle Architecture Reporting to: Head of Vehicle Architecture (China Headquarters) Role Type: Resident Technical Expert (Individual Contributor role with cross-functional partnership) ⸻ Role Overview XPeng is seeking a highly experienced Vehicle Architecture Expert to be based at its Munich R&D Center. This role serves as the strategic technical liaison between the vehicle architecture function in China and the European market, providing regulatory insight, local customer expectations, competitor benchmarking, and architecture-level thought leadership to support global product programs. ⸻ Key Responsibilities 1. Vehicle Architecture Development • Support definition and evolution of global vehicle architecture platforms tailored for European requirements. • Lead conceptual package studies, structural layout, thermal strategy, and integration considerations at architecture level. • Drive architectural consistency across programs in coordination with headquarters. 2. Regulation & Compliance Integration • Provide in-depth understanding of European regulatory frameworks (e.g., ECE, Euro NCAP, homologation requirements) and translate into architectural constraints & requirements. • Advise headquarters on certification implications for architecture choices. 3. Market & Competitive Insight • Conduct systematic benchmarking of OEM platforms and competitor architectures in core segments. • Deliver actionable reports on structural strategies, weight optimization, NVH, and customer expectations relevant to European markets. 4. Cross-Region Technical Enabler • Facilitate collaboration across local engineering teams, suppliers, and validation partners. • Support evaluation of prototypes and contribute learnings back to central teams. • Coordinate across time zones and cultures to align objectives and deliverables.职位要求Qualifications Must-Have • Master’s or PhD in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline. • 15–20+ years of hands-on vehicle architecture experience in global OEM environments. • Direct involvement in full-cycle platform development and architecture definition. • Strong command of European regulatory systems & certification. • Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus. Preferred • Experience at BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, Volvo, or similar. • Track record in EV/BEV platform architecture. • Prior cross-regional collaboration experience. • Led or shaped architecture strategy at program level.投递