Mechanical Product Architect – Displays & Cockpit Domain Controller

Mechanical Product Architect – Displays & Cockpit Domain Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Mechanical Product Architect

to lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced automotive

Display Systems

and

Cockpit Domain Controllers (CDC)

• . The candidate will be responsible for translating customer requirements into robust mechanical product architectures, driving concept development, platform creation for next-generation digital cockpit solutions.
• The role requires close collaboration with customers, systems, hardware, manufacturing and supplier teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and production-ready products.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Requirements & Technical Leadership

Review and analyze customer requirements, specifications, statements of work, and technical standards.

Clarify customer expectations and translate requirements into product architecture and engineering specifications.

Lead technical discussions with customers during Pre-RFQ, RFQ and concept development phases.

Drive customer negotiations and resolution of technical issues related to product specifications, packaging, performance, reliability, and manufacturing feasibility.

Prepare and deliver technical customer presentations, architecture proposals, and concept reviews.

Product Architecture & Platform Development

Use established architectures based on customer and market requirements.

Lead the development of new platform architectures for display systems, digital cockpit products, and domain controllers.

Drive architecture trade-off studies considering cost, weight, thermal performance, manufacturability, reliability, and scalability.

Create architecture roadmaps aligned with business objectives and future technology trends.

Concept Development & Mechanical Design

Initiate and develop initial concept CAD models to evaluate packaging, mechanical feasibility, serviceability, and system integration.

Lead mechanical design of display assemblies, enclosures, chassis, brackets, heat sinks, and mounting systems.

Define mechanical interfaces between displays, CDCs, vehicle dashboards, and associated electronic modules.

Bill of Materials & Cost Engineering

Prepare and maintain initial Bill of Materials (BOM) for concept phases.

Support product cost estimation and architecture-driven cost optimization.

Evaluate alternative materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier solutions to meet cost targets.

Manufacturing Strategy & Industrialization

Develop initial manufacturing flow and assembly concepts during product architecture phases.

Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities.

Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to ensure production feasibility.

Display Systems Engineering

Support development of: Instrument Clusters, Center Image Displays, Passenger Displays, Multi Display Modules, PHUD System, Rear Seat Entertainment, Cameras

Address mechanical, optical, thermal, vibration, and reliability requirements of automotive display systems.

Collaborate with display and optics teams to optimize product performance and integration.

Cockpit Domain Controller Integration

Define packaging architecture for high-performance Cockpit Domain Controllers.

Optimize designs for robustness, reliability, weight reduction, and cost.

Ensure effective packaging, thermal management, EMC protection, and serviceability considerations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

10+ years of experience in automotive product development.

Significant experience in automotive display systems and Cockpit Domain Controller products.

Proven experience in mechanical architecture, product concept development, and customer engagement.

Strong expertise in electronic packaging, thermal management, and structural design.

Hands-on experience with CAD tools such as CATIA, Creo, NX, or SolidWorks.

Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Digital Cockpit, IVI, Instrument Clusters, HUD, Multi-Display Systems, and Domain Controllers.

Experience in aluminum die casting, sheet metal, plastic injection molding, and EMI/EMC shielding solutions.

Key Skills

Mechanical Product Architecture

Customer Requirement Analysis

Concept Architecture Development

Initial Concept CAD Development

Bill of Materials (BOM) Preparation

Manufacturing Flow Development

Customer Presentations & Technical Reviews

Customer Negotiation & Specification Clarification

Platform Development & Standardization

Electronic Packaging

Thermal Management

DFM / DFA