The Platform & Vehicle Architecture Design Expert defines the overall vehicle and platform architecture, ensuring the optimal geometric integration of all systems, modules, and components into a consistent, scalable vehicle concept. The objective is to achieve the best overall balance of function, design, ergonomics, weight, cost, and brand differentiation, while fully meeting requirements for manufacturing, assembly, crash safety, homologation, and service.
Acting as the central architectural authority and moderation hub in the development process, the role sets the foundation for a continuously updated Digital Mock-Up (DMU). From strategy through series development, the expert translates market and business requirements—particularly for the Chinese market—into competitive dimensional and architectural concepts, validates them through digital and physical mock-ups, and ensures robust, milestone-compliant implementation according to Mercedes-Benz Development System (MDS) across all development phases.
