Lead Engineer- Rear Shock Absorber and R...

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune seeks a Lead Engineer for Rear Shock Absorber and Rear Spring (Passenger Car). You will shape vehicle dynamics through CAD modelling, concept development, and engineering execution.

The role requires 8-12 years in automotive suspension design, strong knowledge of CATIA, Teamcenter, and PLM processes. Collaboration across Vehicle Dynamics, CAE, Testing, Manufacturing, and suppliers is essential to deliver robust suspension solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering.
• Experience with automotive suspension design and product development.
• Strong CAD and PLM process knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Shape vehicle dynamics by CAD modelling and engineering execution.
• Develop and CAD-model rear suspension components and modules.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and drawings for rear shocks and springs.
• Support tests, validation, and production implementation.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, CAE, Testing, Manufacturing and suppliers.
• Ensure ride, handling, durability, NVH, weight and cost targets.

Skills

PLM

Teamcenter

Catia

Suspension Design

Education

B.Tech/B.E

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

ENOVIA

Job description

Lead Engineer- Rear Shock Absorber and R...

• Pune

Posted On 30 Sep 2026

End Date 30 Nov 2026

Required Experience 6 - 10 years

Skills

Skill

PLM-Teamcenter Application Catia Suspension Design

B.Tech/B.E

Job Description

Role

Lead Engineer- Rear Shock Absorber and Rear Spring (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, engineering design, and CAD execution of rear suspension components and modules.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings for rear shock absorbers, coil springs, and associated mounting systems.
• Support suspension package studies, vehicle integration activities, prototype development, testing, validation, and production implementation.
• Work closely with Vehicle Dynamics, CAE, Testing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supplier Engineering teams throughout the product development cycle.
• Ensure compliance with ride, handling, durability, NVH, safety, weight, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
• Support engineering change management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities during vehicle development programs.

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 rear shock absorber systems
• Strong understanding of damping characteristics including: Compression Damping, Rebound Damping, Low-Speed and High-Speed Damping, Ride Comfort Tuning, Handling Performance Optimization
• Knowledge of shock absorber internal components including: Piston Rod, Piston Assembly, Valve Systems, Pressure Tube, Reservoir Tube, Sealing Systems, Hydraulic Fluid Management
• Experience in mounting and interface design for upper and lower shock absorber attachments.
• Understanding of shock absorber durability, fatigue life, corrosion protection, and sealing requirements.
• Rear Spring Design and development of rear suspension spring systems including: Coil Springs, Progressive Springs, Variable Rate Springs, Air Springs, Composite Springs
• Strong understanding of spring rate calculations, load-deflection characteristics, ride height management, and vehicle load carrying requirements.
• Knowledge of spring packaging and integration with rear suspension architectures.
• Experience in spring seat design, spring isolators, spring pads, and mounting interfaces.
• Understanding of spring endurance, sag resistance, fatigue performance, and material selection.
• Strong understanding of suspension kinematics and compliance characteristics.
• Knowledge of wheel travel, rebound, jounce, suspension articulation, and dynamic wheel control requirements.
• Knowledge of Ride & Handling targets and suspension tuning principles.
• Understanding of material selection for suspension components including high‑strength steels, alloy steels, lightweight materials, and composites.
• 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 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.