Lead Engineer- Brake and Accelerator Pedals (Passenger Car)

BMW TechWorks India Pvt Ltd.; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Pvt Ltd. in Pune seeks a Lead Engineer to shape brake and accelerator pedal systems for passenger cars. You will drive CAD modelling, develop pedal assemblies, and support prototype builds and validation.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in pedal design, strong cross-functional skills, and proficiency in English; automotive DIN standards and OEM collaboration experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Brake Pedal and Accelerator Pedal design for passenger vehicles.
• Knowledge of automotive design standards and product development methodologies.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• You will shape vehicle dynamics by CAD modelling and engineering execution for brake and accelerator pedals.
• You will contribute to the design and development of Brake Pedal and Accelerator Pedals.
• You will develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings for pedal components.
• You will support concept development, prototype builds, validation, and production implementation.
• You will ensure compliance with performance, durability, safety, cost, weight, and manufacturing needs.

Skills

Brake Pedal Design

CAD Modeling

3D CAD Assemblies

Teamwork in Matrix Organization

English Proficiency

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

PLM Experience (Teamcenter/ENOVIA)

Job description

Role

Lead Engineer- Brake and Accelerator Pedals (Passenger Car)

About the UNIT/ Unit Overview

Digital Product Engineering

Location

Pune

Experience:

8-12

Number of openings

1

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• 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

• Bachelors or Masters 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.
• Experience in global vehicle development programs .