Door Engineer

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune seeks an experienced Automotive BIW Door Engineer to own door/closure design for BMW/MINI programs from concept through release, ensuring robust packaging. You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams and suppliers, support vehicle integration and validation, and uphold quality, cost, and timing targets.

Requirements: 5–8 years in automotive body engineering focused on doors, strong CATIA V5 skills, knowledge of BMW/OEM processes and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in automotive body engineering focused on doors and closures.
• Strong CATIA V5 skills and hands-on design experience.
• Good understanding of automotive product development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of BMW/OEM development processes and engineering releases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate BIW door designs for BMW/MINI vehicle projects.
• Own component development from concept through release.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Support vehicle integration, validation, and issue resolution activities.
• Ensure achievement of quality, cost, timing, and functional targets.
• Gain exposure to BMW Group development methodologies and product engineering processes.

Skills

CATIA V5

Door/Closure Systems

Product development lifecycle

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

PLM/PDM tools

Job description

• Develop and integrate Door Systems for BMW/MINI vehicle projects.
• Own component development from concept through release.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Support vehicle integration, validation, and issue resolution activities.
• Ensure achievement of quality, cost, timing, and functional targets.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the MINI Revo program.
• Gain exposure to BMW Group development methodologies and product engineering processes.

What should you bring along

• 5-8 years of experience in Automotive Body Engineering with focus on Door/Closure Systems.
• Strong CATIA V5 skills and hands-on design experience.
• Good understanding of automotive product development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of BMW/OEM development processes and engineering releases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for automotive engineering and continuous learning.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field.
• Good English communication skills; German is an advantage.

Must have technical skill

• BIW Door design and component creation.
• BMW/OEM template methodology knowledge.
• Vehicle packaging and door aggregate integration know-how.
• GD&T and tolerance management.
• DFMEA and engineering change management.
• Knowledge of testing requirements, validation, and countermeasure implementation.
• Supplier coordination and technical issue management.

Good to have Technical skills

• Experience with BMW projects or global OEM programs.
• Knowledge of PLM/PDM tools and release processes.
• Exposure to complete vehicle integration activities.
• Understanding of DFM/DFA and cost optimization.
• Experience in field issue resolution and lessons-learned implementation.
• Exposure to lightweight design concepts and automotive materials.
• Basic knowledge of virtual validation and digital development processes