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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Led or shaped architecture strategy at program level.

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