Lead Engineer- Brake Discs and Brake Hos...

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune invites an experienced Lead Engineer for Brake Discs and Brake Hoses (Passenger Car). You will shape vehicle dynamics by CAD modelling and engineering execution of brake systems.

Develop and validate brake discs, hoses, and wheel-end components; maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings; support concept development, testing, validation and production launch while meeting performance, durability, safety, cost, weight and manufacturability targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in automotive brake system design and development with focus on Brake Discs and Brake Hoses.
• Knowledge of automotive design standards, engineering release processes, and product development methodologies.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development.
• Proactive, teamwork-oriented mindset with ability to operate in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape future BMW vehicles dynamics by CAD modelling and engineering execution of brake systems.
• Contribute to design & development of advanced brake systems including brake discs and brake hoses.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for brake components.
• Support concept development, design optimization, prototype builds, validation and production implementation.
• Ensure compliance with performance, durability, safety, cost, weight and manufacturing requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

PLM-Teamcenter

CATIA

Education

B.Tech/B.E

Job description

Lead Engineer- Brake Discs and Brake Hos...

• Pune

Posted On 30 Sep 2026

End Date 30 Nov 2026

Required Experience 8 - 10 years

Skills

Skill

PLM-Teamcenter Application Catia

B.Tech/B.E

Job Description

Role

Lead Engineer- Brake Discs and Brake Hoses (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 advanced brake systems including brake discs, brake hoses, and wheel-end integration components.
• 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 automotive brake system design and development with specific focus on Brake Discs and Brake Hoses. ?
• 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

• Experience in designing and developing Brake Discs, Brake Hoses and its component
• Strong understanding of wheel-end packaging, brake clearances, wheel-brake interfaces, and suspension integration.
• Design and development of ventilated, solid, drilled, slotted, and lightweight brake discs/rotors.
• Strong understanding of brake disc thermal performance, heat dissipation, cooling airflow, and thermal distortion.
• Experience with rotor material selection including grey cast iron, high-carbon cast iron, coated rotors, and lightweight solutions.
• Knowledge of brake judder, DTV (Disc Thickness Variation), hot spotting, crack initiation, and wear mechanisms.
• Understanding of wheel-brake clearance, caliper-disc interface, and wheel-end packaging requirements.
• Design and development of hydraulic brake hoses, flexible brake lines, fittings, banjo connections, brackets, retainers, and routing solutions.
• Knowledge of hose burst pressure requirements, fatigue performance, vibration resistance, and environmental durability.
• Experience in vehicle-level hose routing considering suspension travel, steering articulation, assembly requirements, and serviceability.
• Understanding of brake fluid compatibility, corrosion protection, and sealing technologies.
• Ensure brake system compliance with vehicle safety, regulatory, and homologation requirements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, machining, sheet metal, stamping, and welding.
• Support vehicle-level brake performance targets including stopping distance, brake feel, pedal effort, thermal performance, and stability.
• Develop detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and component specifications.
• Perform GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design validation reviews.
• Investigate validation failures and field issues through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review supplier designs, technical deliverables, and manufacturing feasibility studies.
• Support DFM, DFA, and production launch activities.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and supplier development initiatives.
• Manage engineering changes through ECR/ECO processes.
• Coordinate with Vehicle Dynamics, CAE, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Testing, Quality, and Program Management teams.

Good to have Technical skills

• CATIA V5 Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design (GSD), and Drafting expertise.
• Exposure to Brake CAE, Thermal Analysis, Durability Analysis, and Structural Simulations.
• Exposure to supplier management, technical reviews, and global vehicle platform programs.
• Passenger Car Brake System Design & Development (Hydraulic Brake Systems)
• GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis
• DFMEA / DVP/CATIA V5
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Exposure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Cost Optimization and Value Engineering.
• Experience with EV and Hybrid Vehicle Brake Systems.
• Knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, AIS, and global braking regulations.
• Experience working in global automotive development programs.