Lead Engineer- Brake and Accelerator Ped...

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune seeks a Lead Engineer for Brake and Accelerator Pedals (Passenger Car) to shape vehicle dynamics through CAD modelling and engineering execution.

You will develop brake pedal assemblies, pedal boxes, and related systems, manage design reviews, and ensure performance, durability, safety, and manufacturability across the development lifecycle in a fast-paced matrix environment. English required; German an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in brake pedal and accelerator pedal design for passenger vehicles.
• Knowledge of automotive design standards, release processes, and product development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of brake pedal assemblies and accelerator pedal systems.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Support concept development, prototype builds, validation, and production implementation.
• Ensure performance, durability, safety, cost, weight, and manufacturing requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within a matrix organization.

Skills

Brake pedal design

CAD modelling

3D CAD

Prototype development

Validation testing

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

German language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter/ ENOVIA PLM

Tolerance stack-up analysis

Job description

Lead Engineer- Brake and Accelerator Ped...

• Pune

End Date 30 Nov 2026

Required Experience 8 - 10 years

Skills

Skill

Job Description

Role

Lead Engineer- Brake and Accelerator Pedals (Passenger Car)

• You will shape the future BMW vehicles dynamics by bringing brake systems to life through precise CAD modelling, Concept and engineering execution.
• You will contribute to the design & development of Brake Pedal and Accelerator Pedals.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for brake system components and sub-systems.
• Support concept development, design optimization, prototype builds, validation, and production implementation activities.
• Ensure compliance with performance, durability, safety, cost, weight, and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.

What should you bring along

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in Brake Pedal and Accelerator Pedal design and development for passenger vehicles. ?
• Knowledge of automotive design standards, engineering release processes, and product development methodologies.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development.
• Proactive, teamwork-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in a matrix environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English, additional German language skills are an advantage.

Must have technical skill

• Design and development of brake pedal assemblies, pedal boxes, pedal arms, pedal brackets, pedal pads, pivot mechanisms, return springs, and stop systems.
• Strong understanding of brake pedal ratio, pedal effort, pedal travel, brake feel characteristics, and vehicle performance requirements.
• Knowledge of pedal interfaces with brake booster, master cylinder, Integrated Brake Control (IBC), and Brake-by-Wire systems.
• Experience in crash-safe pedal design and driver injury mitigation requirements.
• Understanding of pedal NVH, durability, fatigue, and stiffness requirements.
• Design and development of electronic accelerator pedal modules and associated mounting systems.
• Knowledge of Accelerator Pedal Position Sensors (APPS), Hall-effect sensors, redundant sensor architectures, and signal reliability requirements.
• Understanding of accelerator pedal force curves, return mechanisms, travel characteristics, and ergonomic performance.
• Experience with accelerator pedal integration for ICE, Hybrid, and Electric Vehicles.
• Knowledge of throttle control interfaces and functional safety considerations.
• Expertise in driver package studies and ergonomic assessments.
• Understanding of sitting reference point (SgRP), heel point, pedal spacing, pedal positioning, foot clearance, and operational comfort requirements.
• Experience in package optimization considering steering column, dashboard, HVAC, body structure, and safety system interfaces.
• Support digital mock-up reviews and vehicle integration activities.
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, drafting, and release documentation.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis, interface management, and kinematic assessments.
• Create and maintain component specifications, engineering drawings, and design records.
• Conduct design reviews and technical feasibility assessments.
• Support component-level and vehicle-level validation activities.
• Knowledge of durability, fatigue, climate, vibration, abuse load, corrosion, and lifecycle testing requirements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping, forging, machining, welding, tube forming, plastic injection molding, and assembly operations.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

Good to have Technical skills

• CATIA V5/V6 Part Design, Assembly Design, GSD, and Drafting.
• Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or equivalent PLM systems.
• GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis.
• Kinematic and Motion Analysis.
• DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP methodologies.
• Functional Safety (ISO 26262) awareness.
• Knowledge of Brake-by-Wire systems and Integrated Brake Controls.
• Experience in accelerator sensor integration and electronic pedal systems.
• Knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, AIS, and global vehicle safety regulations.
• Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, and Problem-Solving tools.
• EV and Hybrid Vehicle pedal system development experience.
• Cost Optimization and Value Engineering.