Lead Engineer- Front Strut (Passenger Ca...

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited is seeking a senior automotive suspension design engineer in Pune. You will shape vehicle dynamics by precise CAD modelling for brake systems and develop front strut modules and related components for passenger cars.

The role requires 8–12 years in suspension design, strong collaboration with Vehicle Dynamics, Body, Steering, Brakes, and Manufacturing teams, and experience with OEM/Tier-1 programs. Proficiency in English; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering.
• 8–12 years in automotive suspension design for passenger cars.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development.
• Proactive, teamwork-oriented with matrix environment experience.
• Proficiency in English; German language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape BMW vehicle dynamics by CAD modelling and engineering execution of brake systems.
• Design and develop front strut systems and suspension components for passenger cars.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings for front suspensions.
• Support concept development, package studies, design optimization, prototypes, validation and production.</wording>
• Ensure compliance with vehicle dynamics, durability, safety, NVH, weight, cost and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

PLM

Teamcenter

CATIA

Suspension design

English

German

Education

B.Tech/B.E

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter

ENOVIA

Job description

Posted On 30 Sep 2026

• Pune

End Date 30 Nov 2026

Required Experience 8 - 12 years

Skills

Skill

PLM-Teamcenter Application Catia Suspension Design

B.Tech/B.E

Job Description

Role

• 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 and development of Front Strut Systems and associated suspension components for passenger vehicles.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for front strut modules and suspension integration components.
• Support concept development, package studies, design optimization, prototype builds, validation, industrialization, and production implementation activities.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle dynamics, durability, safety, NVH, weight, cost, and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Vehicle Dynamics, Body, Steering, Brakes, Powertrain, Manufacturing, Testing, and Suppliers.

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 MacPherson Strut systems and associated front suspension modules.
• Strong understanding of front strut assemblies including Shock Absorber / Damper, Coil Spring, Spring Seat, Upper Mount / Strut Mount, Bearing Assembly, Jounce Bumper, Spring Insulators, Strut Housing / Tube, Steering Knuckle Interfaces
• Expertise in suspension kinematics and compliance characteristics.
• Understanding wheel travel, camber gain, caster, kingpin inclination, scrub radius, bump steer, and roll center requirements.
• Knowledge of vehicle ride, handling, steering performance, and ride comfort targets.
• Experience in suspension packaging and integration with: Body-in-White (BIW), Steering System, Brake System, Wheels & Tires, Drive Shafts, Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• Experience in CAD development of suspension components, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.Knowledge of durability and structural requirements for suspension and chassis components.
• Understanding of suspension load cases including Cornering Loads, Impact Loads, Braking Loads, Curb Strike Events, Pothole Events, Abuse Loads
• Experience supporting CAE activities including durability, stiffness, fatigue, and modal evaluations.
• Knowledge of suspension NVH concerns including road noise, vibration isolation, mount tuning, and ride refinement.
• Understanding of tolerance stack-up studies, interface management, and suspension assembly feasibility.
• Experience in engineering change management, design release processes, and issue resolution.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Support component-level, subsystem-level, and vehicle-level testing and validation activities.

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 methodologies.
• 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.