Lead Engineer - Wheel Carriers (Passenge...

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune invites a Lead Engineer to shape wheel carrier designs for passenger vehicles, driving front and rear wheel carriers, 3D CAD models, and formal release documentation.

Requires 8–12 years in automotive wheel carrier development, strong wheel-end architecture knowledge, and experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers. Proficiency in English; German language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 8–12 years in wheel carrier development for passenger cars.
• Strong wheel-end architecture and suspension knowledge.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in suspension or steering.
• Knowledge of design standards and release processes.
• Experience in cross-functional, global vehicle programs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; English required, German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape wheel carrier designs to improve vehicle dynamics and safety.
• Develop 3D CAD models, drawings, and release docs.
• Support concept development, testing, and production validation.
• Collaborate with Wheels & Tires, Vehicle Dynamics, CAE, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.
• Manage engineering changes and issue resolution across lifecycle.
• Ensure weight, cost, and manufacturability targets are met.

Skills

CAD Design

PLM Teamcenter

CATIA

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

ENOVIA

PLM systems

Job description

Lead Engineer - Wheel Carriers (Passenge...

BTWI/LE-WC/1875084

• Digital Product Engineering
• Pune

Posted On 30 Sep 2026

End Date 30 Nov 2026

Required Experience 8 - 12 years

Skills

Skill

CAD Design PLM-Teamcenter Application Catia

B.Tech/B.E

Job Description

Role

• You will shape the future BMW vehicle dynamics, safety, and chassis performance by developing Wheel Carrier systems for passenger vehicles.
• You will contribute to the design and development of front and rear Wheel Carriers across global vehicle platforms.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and release documentation for wheel carriers and associated interfaces.
• Support concept development, package studies, design optimization, prototype builds, validation activities, and production implementation.
• Collaborate with Wheels & Tires, Vehicle Dynamics, CAE, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Testing, and Supplier Engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with performance, durability, safety, lightweight, cost, and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support engineering change management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement 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 Wheel Carrier and wheel-end component development for passenger cars.
• Strong understanding of wheel-end architecture and suspension integration.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in suspension or steering system development.
• Knowledge of automotive design standards, engineering release processes, and product development methodologies.
• Experience in cross-functional and global vehicle development programs.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are an added advantage.

Must have technical skill

• Design and development of Wheel Carriers it related component
• Strong understanding of wheel carrier architecture and load path management.
• Expertise in wheel carrier geometry definition and packaging optimization.
• Experience in aluminum cast, forged aluminum, cast iron, steel, and hybrid wheel carrier designs.
• Knowledge of wheel carrier interfaces with: Wheels & Tires, BIW.
• Knowledge of stress concentration control and lightweight optimization methods.
• Understanding of component failure modes and robustness improvement techniques.
• Develop and maintain validation plans and engineering specifications.
• Conduct root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Support prototype, pre-series, and production validation activities.
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and release documentation.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and interface management.
• Create and maintain component specifications and design standards.
• Conduct design reviews and technical feasibility assessments.
• Manage engineering changes throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Experience in Design for Assembly (DFA).

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.
• DFMEA, DVP methodologies.
• Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, and Problem-Solving tools.
• Supplier Management and Technical Coordination.
• Cost Optimization and Value Engineering.