Lead Engineer - Body Side and Roof Syste...

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune seeks a Lead Engineer for Body Side and Roof BIW systems. You will lead the development of Body Side & Roof structures, translating CAS/Class-A styling into robust, manufacturable engineering solutions for premium programs.

You will collaborate with global stakeholders including Munich COC teams, driving alignment across design, CAE, manufacturing and suppliers, while mentoring a CAD team to meet quality, weight, timing and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of automotive BIW design & development experience; 2 full vehicle programs delivered.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, 3DX and PLM systems; GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Strong collaboration with global stakeholders; English required; German advantageous.
• Ownership mindset with focus on quality, cost and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Body Side & Roof BIW structures; translate styling into engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with Munich COC teams and cross-functional groups; drive alignment across design, CAE, manufacturing, suppliers.
• Mentor and guide a CAD team; promote design best practices and program ownership.
• Ensure targets for quality, timing, cost and weight are met.
• Drive integration of styling intent with engineering feasibility.

Skills

BIW design expertise

Leadership

English communication

German knowledge (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Eng

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

3DX

PLM systems (Teamcenter/ENOVIA)

Job description

Lead Engineer - Body Side and Roof Syste...

BTWI/LE-BSARS/1864521

• Digital Product Engineering
• Pune

Posted On 23 Sep 2026

End Date 31 Oct 2026

Required Experience 10 - 15 years

Skills

Job Description

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• You will lead the development of Body Side & Roof BIW structures, including Convertible Roof, translating styling intent (CAS/Class-A surfaces) into robust, manufacturable engineering solutions aligned with premium vehicle standards.
• You will collaborate closely with global stakeholders, including Munich COC teams and cross-functional engineering groups, driving alignment across design, CAE, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• You will be part of a high-performance culture that values engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, while guiding your module team.
• Lead Bodyside and Roof Systems within the Digital Product Engineering cluster (Unit CAD – Body Structures), ensuring quality, timing, cost, and weight targets are consistently achieved.
• Drive collaboration with design studios to ensure seamless integration of styling intent into engineering feasibility while maintaining structural integrity and manufacturability.
• Mentor and guide a team of CAD engineers, fostering technical capability, design best practices, and program ownership mindset.

What should you bring along

• Strong expertise in BIW design and development, with deep understanding of body structures, and integration of styling intent into engineering solutions.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with global design, CAE, manufacturing, and program teams, including close coordination with Munich stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of German is an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in automotive BIW design & development, with successful delivery of at least 2 full vehicle programs from concept to production.
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6, 3DX) and PLM systems, along with good knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and product validation .
• Proactive, result-oriented mindset with strong ownership, problem-solving capabilities, and focus on quality, cost, and timeline adherence.

Must have technical skill

• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA V5/V6 / 3DX, with strong experience in 3D modeling, detailing, and drawing release.
• Solid knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and dimensional management principles.
• Good understanding of vehicle architecture, crash requirements, and structural performance considerations.
• Experience working with PLM tools (Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or equivalent) for data management and engineering release processes.
• Familiarity with design validation processes, including interaction with CAE for structural, durability, and safety requirements.
• Experience in cost optimization, weight reduction, and value engineering methodologies.
• Good understanding of supplier tooling, manufacturing feasibility, and production readiness (Tooling & SOP phases).
• Exposure to digital engineering tools, automation, and emerging technologies (e.g., parametric design, AI-assisted engineering) is an added advantage.

Good to have skills

• Exposure to Design for Manufacturing ( DfM ) and Design for Assembly ( DfA ) principles, ensuring optimized and production-ready BIW designs.
• Experience in early concept feasibility assessment, supporting rapid design iterations while maintaining engineering robustness and program constraints.
• Familiarity with dimensional validation, tolerance management, and integration of styling inputs into BIW feasibility studies .
• Ability to support innovation, lightweighting , and cost optimization initiatives during development phases.