整车架构专家Vehicle Architecture Expert — Europe (Munich Based)
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XPeng is seeking a seasoned Vehicle Architecture Expert based at its Munich R&D Center to bridge the China and Europe teams, shape European platforms, translate regulatory constraints into design choices, and guide product programs. You will define European platforms, lead concept studies, and drive consistency across programs while coordinating with headquarters. Key qualifications include 15 to 20 years in OEM vehicle architecture, platform development, and knowledge of European rules such as ECE and Euro NCAP; fluent English is essential, German a plus. Preference for experience with major OEMs and EV platforms. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight cross regional collaboration, regulatory mastery, and measurable outcomes in architecture strategy with concrete examples of impact.
整车架构专家Vehicle Architecture Expert — Europe (Munich Based)MunichFull-timeIntelligent manufacturing / Industrial Internet / Industrial automation - R&DResponsibilitiesLocation: 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.QualificationsQualifications 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.Apply