Layout Engineer

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus

Layout Engineer at TRATON Group designing vehicle layout and package concepts while ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with standards.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeResende • BrasilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess the technical feasibility of new vehicle concepts and derivatives through competitive benchmarking, requirement-to-specification comparison, and performance validation;
Define vehicle vocation, wheelbase, body application, and packaging strategy by performing mass distribution and axle load analyses, ensuring compliance with functional, legal, and TRATON internal targets;
Define and validate powertrain configurations (engine, transmission, rear axle ratio) according to vehicle mission, application, and customer use cases;
Translate commercial, market, and brand-specific requirements into technically robust product solutions, including standard vehicles, special vehicles, and customer-driven customizations;
Develop vehicle layout and packaging concepts from early phases, including initial sketches and 3D models, through detailed system integration;
Ensure cross-system integration and technical coherence of chassis, powertrain, suspension, body, and auxiliary systems to fulfill the complete vehicle mission;
Define and approve design, material, and dimensional characteristics of vehicle components and systems in accordance with TRATON engineering standards;
Act as technical owner and approver for 3D models, simulations, 2D drawings, general dimensions for body builders, and technical illustrations, assuming end-to-end technical responsibility;
Prepare and present the complete vehicle DMU to align product scope, content, and assumptions across all stakeholders, including management and cross-functional areas;
Develop and maintain Technical Concept Descriptions detailing the complete technical content of the product to support alignment across engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and finance;
Define and manage vehicle component content (add × delete) to support program feasibility and cost analyses in close cooperation with Finance and Controlling;
Manage layout activities using Agile methodologies;
Coordinate and support layout and packaging development activities across engineering disciplines, ensuring milestone achievement and schedule adherence within TRATON product development processes;
Interface with suppliers through technical meetings and site visits to analyze data, assess feasibility, and jointly develop technical solutions;
Analyze and ensure compliance with national and international regulations, defining technical alternatives and solutions when required;
Collaborate closely with TRATON Group brands and international development centers to enable platform synergies and harmonized solutions;
Incorporate product life-cycle considerations into new product development, including sustainability, maintainability, and total cost of ownership;
Ensure compliance with the TRATON Integrated Management System, including quality, safety, environmental, and legal requirements relevant to the role;
Demonstrate awareness of environmental aspects, impacts, and applicable environmental legislation related to engineering activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronic, Automotive, or Production Engineering;
Advanced proficiency in CATIA is mandatory;
Advanced proficiency in Connect is mandatory; Windchill recommended;
Good understanding of vehicle development and related processes;
Strong coordination and planning skills in complex, cross‑functional environments;
Structured, proactive, and solution‑oriented work approach;
Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders;
Experience in project management and development of technical documentation;
Advanced/Fluent English is mandatory;
Experience in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal allowance;
Home-office allowance (hybrid model);
Profit Sharing – PLR;
Daycare allowance (for mothers and single fathers);
Bradesco Saúde national medical coverage;
Psychological assistance ("Oriente-me" program);
Dental assistance;
On-site psychologist and social worker available for occasional needs;
Total Pass (access to gyms, studios, and other health and well-being partners);
Medipreço (discounts on medicines, cosmetics, and personal hygiene items);
Travel insurance (international travel insurance for employees and their direct dependents, valid only for emergencies, at no additional cost to the employee);
Endowment plan;
Private pension plan;
Life insurance;
Extended maternity leave (6 months) + extended paternity leave (20 days);
Lactation room;
“Baby in Focus” – gift for the baby at birth;
Chartered transportation (commute to/from work);
Free parking and on-site restaurant;
Christmas basket;
Christmas gift for children up to 12 years old;
“Birthday day-off” – your birthday is your day off;

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Hard Skills & Tools

vehicle concept assessmentpowertrain configuration3D modelingmass distribution analysisaxle load analysistechnical documentation developmentAgile methodologiescompliance analysissustainability considerationstotal cost of ownership

Soft Skills

coordination skillsplanning skillsstructured work approachproactive work approachsolution-oriented mindsetclear communicationcross-functional collaborationstakeholder alignmentproject managementproblem-solving