Lead Engineer - Vehicle Integration For front end and Underbody

Vega Intellisoft; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vega Intellisoft Pvt. Ltd. seeks a seasoned packaging engineer to lead front-end and underbody packaging development for BMW vehicle programs.

You will drive architecture decisions, optimize space and feasibility, and coordinate with global teams from concept through production. Responsibilities include collaborating with vehicle integration, body, chassis, powertrain, thermal, and safety groups, using CAD and virtual validation tools to deliver robust packaging solutions and ensure high quality

Qualifications

• Min 6+ years of experience in automotive vehicle packaging and integration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead technical topics in a matrix organization.
• Delivery of min 2 complete vehicle programs.
• Experience with cross-functional global teams including body, chassis, powertrain, thermal, safety, and styling.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of front-end and underbody packaging solutions.
• Drive vehicle architecture decisions balancing space, function, and styling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and BMW experts to deliver premium solutions.
• Influence packaging strategies from concept to production release.
• Resolve complex packaging challenges with vehicle integration, powertrain, and safety teams.
• Utilize CAD and virtual validation tools for concept development.

Skills

Vehicle packaging

Front-End packaging

Underbody packaging

CATIA

Teamcenter/PLM

Engineering feasibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership of technical topics

Education

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

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter/PLM

Job description

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• Lead the development and integration of front-end and underbody packaging solutions, ensuring optimal vehicle performance, manufacturability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive vehicle architecture decisions by balancing package space, functional requirements, engineering feasibility, and styling intent across multiple vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams across BMW Group, including experts from Munich, to deliver premium mobility solutions.
• Play a key role in early concept development through production release, influencing package strategies and integration quality for future BMW vehicles.
• Work closely with vehicle integration, body, chassis, powertrain, thermal management, and safety teams to resolve complex packaging challenges.
• Leverage advanced digital engineering, CAD, and virtual validation tools to develop innovative and efficient front-end and underbody concepts.
• Lead technical discussions, coordinate stakeholder alignment, and support decision-making throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
• Be part of BMWTechWorks Indias Digital Product Engineering organization, contributing to the development of next-generation BMW vehicles with global impact.
• Thrive in a dynamic international environment that fosters innovation, continuous learning, technical excellence, and professional growth.

What should you bring along

• Min 6+ years of experience in automotive vehicle packaging and integration, with strong expertise in Front-End and Underbody Packaging.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle architecture, component integration, package optimization, and engineering feasibility.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional global teams including body, chassis, powertrain, thermal, safety, and styling.
• Bachelor s/master s degree in mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical topics and deliver robust packaging solutions in a matrix organization.

Must have technical skil

• Overall vehicle development knowledge with delivery of Min 2 complete vehicle programs.
• Proficient in CATIA and Teamcenter/PLM systems.
• Strong expertise in Front-End & Underbody Packaging
• Experience in package optimization, component integration, and engineering feasibility assessments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global vehicle development environment.

Good to have technical skills

• Knowledge of Vehicle Architecture, Full Vehicle Integration, DMU, and Weight Management.
• Value analysis and Value Engineering
• Experience working with BMW design studios or automotive styling teams, preferably in international collaborations.
• German language
• Knowledge of digitization workflows, data exchange formats, and version control in a design/engineering context.
• Customer clinic and Jury assessment
• Project management