Architect Designer

LUZA PT/HITO Solutions | Contract OR B2B

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At LUZA Group, passion, perseverance, and the drive to excel define our path to success.

Founded in 2006, we are a Portuguese multinational with over 1,200 talented professionals and a turnover surpassing 30M. With a strong presence in key markets (Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Brazil, Mexico, the United States, and China) we deliver innovative solutions in engineering, IT, design, consulting, Industry 4.0, training, and recruitment. Our people and their talent power everything we do.

This is a moment of growth and opportunity. The future belongs to visionary minds. Will you join us?

Tasks and Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Architect Designer to support vehicle development by ensuring the technical convergence of one or more vehicle zones, with a strong focus on base architecture and vehicle silhouette.

The role involves defining and validating architectural solutions, supporting prototype development, and ensuring alignment between design intent, engineering constraints, and industrial feasibility. The successful candidate will play a key role in early-stage vehicle development, contributing to concept definition and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure technical convergence of one or more vehicle zones
• Define and propose architectural layouts and vehicle integration concepts
• Lead and support mule (prototype) build activities and validation processes
• Monitor and follow up on prototype development and realization
• Contribute to Body-in-White (BIW) design and integration
• Apply advanced knowledge of vehicle equipment and systems in architectural decisions
• Ensure consistency between design, engineering, and manufacturing constraints
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment throughout development phases

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of vehicle architecture (base structure and silhouette)
• Experience with Body-in-White (BIW) design and integration
• Understanding of prototype (mule) development and validation processes
• Advanced knowledge of vehicle systems and equipment integration
• Proficiency in CATIA V6 and PLM tools
• Familiarity with automotive development processes and lifecycle

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage complexity in early-stage development

Languages

• English not required (as per project specification)
• Additional languages are a plus

Other

• Strong technical mindset with focus on feasibility and innovation
• Ability to contribute to concept definition and strategic technical decisions

Important: Our company does not sponsor work visas or residence permits for employment purposes. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is located.

We will only contact candidates who meet the requirements and match the profile sought by our clients.

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