Lead Engineer- Front and Rear Stabilizer...

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune invites an experienced Lead Engineer to own front and rear stabilizer bar design for passenger cars. You’ll lead CAD modelling, concept development, and release documentation, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and durability targets.

Applicants should have 8–12 years in automotive suspension design, strong CATIA/PLM skills, and hands-on experience with stabilizer bars, together with excellent communication in English.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD modelling and concept development for Front/Rear Stabilizer Bars (Anti-Roll Bars).
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and release docs.
• Lead component development from concept to series production, ensuring durability and weight targets.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Body, CAE, Manufacturing, Testing, and Supplier teams.

Skills

PLM

Teamcenter

CATIA

Education

B.Tech/B.E.

Tools

Teamcenter

CATIA

Job description

Lead Engineer- Front and Rear Stabilizer...

• Pune

Posted On 30 Sep 2026

End Date 30 Nov 2026

Required Experience 8 - 12 years

Skills

Skill

PLM-Teamcenter Application Catia

B.Tech/B.E

Job Description

Role

Lead Engineer- Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar (Passenger Car)

• You will shape the future BMW vehicles dynamics by bringing brake systems to life through precise CAD modelling, Concept and engineering execution.
• Contribute to concept development, CAD engineering, packaging, and validation of Front Stabilizer Bars (Anti-Roll Bars) and Rear Stabilizer Bars across vehicle platforms.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and release documentation for stabilizer bars and associated mounting systems.
• Lead component development from concept through series production, ensuring compliance with vehicle dynamics, durability, weight, cost, and manufacturing targets.
• Work closely with Vehicle Dynamics, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Body, CAE, Manufacturing, Testing, and Supplier Engineering teams.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle integration activities, testing, validation, and engineering change management throughout the development lifecycle.
• Drive optimization of ride comfort, handling performance, roll control, and suspension kinematics through stabilizer bar system development.

What should you bring along

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in automotive suspension system design and development for passenger cars.
• 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:
• Front Stabilizer Bars (Anti-Roll Bars),
• Hollow Stabilizer Bars,
• Performance-Oriented Roll Control Systems.
• Strong understanding of stabilizer bar functionality and vehicle roll behavior.
• Expertise in torsional stiffness calculations and roll stiffness distribution.
• Understanding of front-to-rear roll balance and its impact on understeer and oversteer characteristics.
• Knowledge of vehicle handling performance, cornering behavior, and ride comfort requirements.
• Experience defining stabilizer bar diameters, wall thicknesses, arm lengths, and geometry optimization
• Stabilizer Mounting Systems Design and development:
• Stabilizer Bar Bushings,
• Bushing Brackets,
• Mounting Clamps,
• End Links / Drop Links,
• Ball Joint Connections,
• Chassis Integration Brackets.
• Understanding of bushing stiffness tuning and vibration isolation requirements.
• Knowledge of mounting load paths and durability requirements.
• Experience with packaging and interface management within vehicle architectures.
• Strong understanding of:

Suspension Kinematics, Compliance, Characteristics, Roll Gradient, Roll Center Behaviour, Wheel Travel, Lateral Load Transfer, Ride & Handling Performance

• Knowledge of front and rear suspension package constraints.
• Support vehicle dynamics tuning activities and suspension optimization studies.
• Experience with durability and fatigue design of torsion bars and suspension components.
• Understanding of:
• Cyclic Torsional Loading
• Fatigue Life Requirements
• Corrosion Performance
• Abuse Load Events
• Impact Load Conditions
• Vehicle Durability Targets
• Knowledge of stabilizer bar failure modes and durability improvement techniques.

Good to have Technical skills

• CATIA V5/V6 Part Design, Assembly Design, GSD, and Drafting.
• Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or equivalent PLM tools.
• GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis.
• Vehicle Dynamics and Ride & Handling Development.
• Awareness of ADAMS Car, CarMaker, SIMPACK, or equivalent multibody simulation tools.
• DFMEA, DVP methodologies.
• Knowledge of Semi-Active and Adaptive Suspension Systems.
• Experience with Air Suspension System Development.
• Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, and Quality Tools.
• Knowledge of global automotive regulations and chassis engineering standards.
• EV and Hybrid Vehicle suspension development experience.
• Lightweight suspension design and cost optimization techniques.
• Experience working with global vehicle development programs.
• Supplier management and technical leadership experience.
• Understanding of Suspension NVH and Ride Comfort Optimization.