Geometrical Architect

Job description

Auto req ID

106778BR
Entity

Group Trucks Technology
Position Description

Name:
Geometrical Architect

Purpose
The Geometrical Architect takes the lead in cross commodity geometrical activities to fulfil the project QDCF requirements.
GA brings complete vehicle knowledge and we deliver optimized and communalized architecture by balancing customer needs while protecting brand distinction.

GA is leader for vehicle packaging, taking care of the interfaces between modules.

ï‚· GA has an area responsibility for a given project.
ï‚· GA leads the cross functional work through the packaging meeting.
ï‚· GA involves the people that can/should contribute.
ï‚· GA delivers the secured geometries within the time frame.

Responsibilities

·  Deliver quality secured geometry towards the projects. To solve packaging / geometry issues between different commodities. This include tolerances, weight, main dimensions and bodybuilder suitability
·  Set up the cross functional packaging organization and Packaging Issue Log (PIL)
·  Propose solutions for complete offer scenario / packaging.
·  Analyse and propose common solutions that can support all brands in order to minimize part numbers and maximize common parts.
·  Give input regarding geometrical matters to stakeholders (Global Manufacturing (GM), Aftermarket (AM) and commodities (ex. Cab, Chassis, Electrical, Powertrain), from a complete vehicle perspective.
·  Build geometry verification plan (virtual builds, physical builds B/C, DMU structure)
·  Show progress (by PIL) and status for all geometry related activities
·  Identify A-interface impacts and balance project geometrical requirements with platform requirements according to A-interface process, in collaboration with the area leader.
·  Drive Digital Mock up (DMU structure) deliveries according to DMU logic.

Authorities
The Geometrical Architect (GA), has the authority to take all necessary decisions in order to fulfil the responsibilities:

·  Take necessary geometrical decisions in a project or a packaging study. Decisions should be within project pre req. frame/scope. This is to achieve agreed project requirements balanced with platform requirements.
·  Arbitrate the issues that are brought up between commodities, and escalate the issue if needed, write a Protus.
·  Determine together with AL geometrical verification method that should apply to a given project, request packaging vehicles and/or physical mock-up taking into account area complexities, time and cost.

Competence
Personal characteristics

·  Interested in automotive products
·  Structured and analytical
·  Solution oriented
·  Promising leader Key skills | GA (junior) | GA (advanced)

·  Business mindset | Beginner | Basic
·  Project work | Beginner | Basic
·  Product knowledge | Beginner | Mostly effective
·  Global development process | Beginner | Basic
·  Project management | Beginner | Basic
·  Project risk management | N/A | N/A
·  Product quality management | N/A | Beginner
·  System Engineering and Requirement management | N/A | Basic
·  Resource management | N/A | N/A
·  Vehicle geometry architecture and platform management | N/A | Mostly effective
·  Product data management | Beginner | Mostly effective
·  Vehicle Regulations and Compliance | Beginner | Basic
·  Electrical / Electronics knowledge | N/A | Basic Practical experience | N/A | At least two years in Product development or similar
Theoretical knowledge (level fully efficient if nothing specific is mentioned)
GA (junior)

·  BE or BTech
·  CAD tools for big assemblies (Mostly effective)
·  KOLA (Mostly effective) GA (advanced)

·  BE or BTech
·  CAD tools for big assemblies
·  KOLA
·  Protus (Mostly effective)
·  GDP light
·  EDB (beginner)

Country

India
Position Title

Geometrical Architect
City/Town

Bangalore
Functional Area

Technology
Travel Required (maximum)

Occasional Travel
About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, UD Trucks, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.

Volvo Group Trucks Technology provides Volvo Group Trucks and Business Area's with state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, product planning and purchasing services, as well as aftermarket product support. With Volvo Group Trucks Technology you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Employment/Assignment Type

Regular
Last application date

06-Nov-2020
State / Province

Karnataka