Lead Engineer- Steering Column and Mechanical Gear (Passenger Car)

BMW TechWorks India Pvt Ltd.; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Pvt Ltd. in Pune, India, seeks a seasoned Steering Systems Design Engineer to lead concept development, CAD engineering, and integration of steering systems for global vehicle platforms.

You will design and validate components and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, safety and cost targets across the lifecycle. Required are 8–12 years of automotive steering experience, strong knowledge of steering systems and chassis integration, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in automotive steering system design and development.
• Strong knowledge of passenger vehicle steering systems and chassis integration.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in steering product development.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept development, CAD engineering, packaging, integration, validation, and industrialization of steering systems across global vehicle platforms.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and release documentation for steering column systems and steering gear components.
• Support vehicle package studies, steering architecture definition, design optimization, prototype builds, vehicle validation, and production implementation.
• Collaborate with Steering Systems, Vehicle Dynamics, Safety, Body, Suspension, Brakes, Manufacturing, Testing, Purchasing, and Supplier Engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with steering performance, safety, durability, NVH, weight, cost, and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support engineering change management and issue-resolution activities from concept through series production.

Skills

Steering system design

Vehicle dynamics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter

ENOVIA

PLM systems

GD&T

Job description

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• You will contribute to concept development, CAD engineering, packaging, integration, validation, and industrialization of steering systems across global vehicle platforms.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and release documentation for steering column systems and steering gear components.
• Support vehicle package studies, steering architecture definition, design optimization, prototype builds, vehicle validation, and production implementation.
• Collaborate with Steering Systems, Vehicle Dynamics, Safety, Body, Suspension, Brakes, Manufacturing, Testing, Purchasing, and Supplier Engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with steering performance, safety, durability, NVH, weight, cost, and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support engineering change management and issue-resolution activities from concept through series production.

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 steering system design and development.
• Strong knowledge of passenger vehicle steering systems, vehicle dynamics, and chassis integration.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in steering product development.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English, additional German language skills are an advantage.

Must have technical skill

• Define steering system requirements, architecture, and subsystem specifications.
• Experience in steering gear, steering column, intermediate shaft, tie rods, steering knuckles, and associated mounting systems.
• Lead steering system packaging, kinematic analysis, and vehicle integration activities.
• Support steering performance targets related to steering effort, response, feedback, on-center feel, and handling characteristics.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle safety, regulatory, and functional requirements.
• Lead concept generation, feasibility studies, design trade-off analysis, and optimization activities.
• Develop detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Support prototype development, engineering builds, and production implementation.
• Develop and integrate EPS systems, including motors, torque sensors, control units, and steering actuators.
• Support steering control strategy development and system calibration activities.
• Collaborate with software, controls, and functional safety teams.
• Support diagnostics, fault management, and system validation activities.
• Review supplier designs, technical documentation, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and supplier technical reviews.
• Coordinate with CAE, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Testing, and Program Management teams.
• Ensure alignment of steering system development with vehicle performance, timing, cost, and quality targets.
• Knowledge of steering wheel interfaces, driver package requirements, and ergonomic considerations.
• Experience with steering column adjustment mechanisms and locking systems.
• Understanding of steering column collapse strategies and crash energy management requirements.
• Support steering tuning and vehicle dynamics development activities.
• Experience in steering package development with suspension, brakes, wheels, and tires.

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.
• Steering System Kinematics and Compliance Analysis.
• DFMEA, DVP methodologies.
• Knowledge of Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems and steering control strategies.
• Experience with Steering CAE and Multibody Simulation tools.
• Functional Safety (ISO 26262) awareness.
• Knowledge of Steering Cybersecurity requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, and Problem-Solving tools.
• Experience in EV and Hybrid Vehicle steering system development.
• Knowledge of Autonomous Driving steering system interfaces.
• Supplier Management and Technical Coordination.
• Cost Optimization and Lightweight Design.
• Experience in global vehicle development programs.