Geometrical Architect

Position Name:
Geometrical Architect

Purpose

The content of the role can be shortly described as: This position is in the Vehicle Geometrical Architecture (VGA) Team under Vehicle Strategy & Integration Department in GTT-VE BLR The Geometrical Architect (Position: Geometrical Architect) takes the lead in cross commodity geometrical activities to fulfil the project QDCF requirements. Geometrical Architect brings complete vehicle knowledge, Domain knowledge in Rigid & Flexible routing media design and validation and we deliver optimized and communalized architecture by balancing customer needs while protecting brand distinction. Geometrical Architect is leader for all packaging in a given focus area including media routing in a project for vehicle packaging, taking care of the interfaces between all vehicle modules. This job is closely connected to strategies, technology, manufacturing development and product /project planning and has more engagement over time than just project time.

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.
• Analyze 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 Mockup (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 all 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.
• • 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 Flexible 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.

• Has the responsibility to lead the Routing MAA process implementation in the project
• Has the responsibility to create and keep up to date the Routing MAA List

Competence
Personal characteristics
• Ownership/Accountability
• Assertive communication
• Attention to Detail
• Structured and analytical
• Solution oriented
• Problem-Solving/Decision-Making
• Flexibility
• Conceptual Thinking
• Creativity/Innovation
• Leadership



Key skills

• BE or BTech
• CAD tools for big assemblies - Creo Parametric, Creo View Exposure will be an advantage
• KOLA or equivalent PLM Tool Exposure
• CAB/ Vehicle geometry architecture
• Protus/ PIL or equivalent Issue management Tool Exposure
• AVP Light – Or Equivalent Larger Assembly Visualization tools
• EDB (beginner) – Or Equivalent Product Database systems
• At least 4 years in Automotive Product development or similar
• Exposure to Product Data management, Vehicle Regulation & Compliance and Basic Electrical/Electronics Knowledge
• • Creo Parametric, IPS (Optional), Catia, Saber (Optional)
• • Domain Knowledge in Cabling & Piping Design Basics
• • Domain Knowledge in Truck Level module aggregates and KOLA Logic (PLM Logic)