Lead Engineer Mechanisms

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited is seeking a seasoned Mechanism Design Engineer to lead development and integration of mechanism systems for BMW/MINI programs in Pune. You will drive concepts from development through industrialization, collaborate with global teams, and mentor engineers to deliver robust solutions while meeting quality, cost, and schedule targets.

The role requires 15+ years in automotive product development, strong ownership, and experience in cross-functional stakeholder

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Automotive Product Development with focus on Mechanism Systems.
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to proactively drive technical topics to closure.
• Proven experience in cross-functional stakeholder management and supplier steering.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Solution-oriented and customer-focused approach to engineering challenges.
• Good understanding of OEM product development milestones and supplier development timelines.
• Passion for automotive engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a global matrix organization.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or related field.
• Very good English communication skills; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of Mechanism Systems for BMW/MINI vehicle programs.
• Drive mechanism concepts from development through industrialization and series release.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across the product development lifecycle.
• Drive technical discussions, issue resolution, and delivery of robust engineering solutions.
• Ensure achievement of quality, cost, timing, and functional targets.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the team.
• Work within BMW Group development processes, methodologies, and engineering standards.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the MINI Revo program.

Skills

Mechanism design

Kinematics

System integration

Supplier management

Engineering calculations

DFMEA

Validation planning

Packaging optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA V5

PLM/PDM tools

Job description

Mechanism Design Catia V5 Validation Engineering Package Management Kinematics Technical Project Delivery DOORS Integration Architecture

• Lead the development and integration of Mechanism Systems for BMW/MINI vehicle programs.
• Drive mechanism concepts from development through industrialization and series release.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across the product development lifecycle.
• Drive technical discussions, issue resolution, and delivery of robust engineering solutions.
• Ensure achievement of quality, cost, timing, and functional targets.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the team.
• Work within BMW Group development processes, methodologies, and engineering standards.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the MINI Revoprogram.

What should you bring along

• 15+ years of experience in Automotive Product Development with focus on Mechanism Systems.
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to proactively drive technical topics to closure.
• Proven experience in cross-functional stakeholder management and supplier steering.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Solution-oriented and customer-focused approach to engineering challenges.
• Good understanding of OEM product development milestones and supplier development timelines.
• Passion for automotive engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a global matrix organization.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or related field.
• Very good English communication skills; German is an advantage.

Must have technical skill

• Strong proficiency in CATIA V5 and mechanism packaging.
• Extensive experience in automotive mechanism development and system integration.
• Deep understanding of latches, hinges, check arms, glass systems, regulators, seals, and related interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of kinematics, functional requirements, and mechanism performance.
• Experience in package studies, feasibility investigations, and packaging optimization.
• Good understanding of OEM development processes, release management, and engineering gateways.
• Experience in DFMEA, tolerance analysis, validation planning, and problem resolution.
• Capability to perform engineering calculations for door mechanism aggregates and functional assessments.
• Proven experience in supplier management, technical reviews, and component maturity tracking.
• Ability to define, evaluate, and implement technical countermeasures.

Good to have Technical skills

• Experience with BMW vehicle programs or global OEM projects.
• Benchmarking experience and ability to derive competitive engineering solutions.
• Exposure to virtual validation and simulation methodologies.
• Knowledge of PLM/PDM tools and engineering data management processes.
• Understanding of DFM/DFA and cost optimization approaches.
• Exposure to lightweight design and advanced automotive materials.
• Experience in standardization, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of electromechanical systems and actuator integration.