Lead Engineer - Wheels (Passenger Car)

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

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited seeks an senior wheel design engineer to shape future BMW vehicle dynamics by developing wheel systems from concept through production. You will create CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings while releasing documentation for wheel products.

The role involves supporting concept development, vehicle packaging, styling integration, and design optimization, with strong collaboration across Vehicle Dynamics, Tires, Suspension, and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in automotive wheel design and development.
• Strong understanding of wheel systems, packaging, manufacturing, and vehicle integration.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development.
• Knowledge of design standards, release processes, and product development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and release documentation for wheel systems.
• Shape chassis wheels systems by CAD modelling from concept to production.
• Support wheel concept development, vehicle package studies, styling integration, design optimization, prototype builds, and production implementation.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Tires, Suspension, Brakes, Body, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Testing, and Supplier Engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with performance, durability, safety, weight, aerodynamic, cost, and manufacturing requirements throughout development.
• Support global vehicle development programs from concept through series production.

Skills

CATIA V5

GD&T

Wheel design

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering release

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

ENOVIA

Job description

• You will shape the future BMW vehicles dynamics by bringing chassis Wheels systems to life through precise CAD modelling, Concept and engineering execution.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and release documentation for wheel systems.
• Support wheel concept development, vehicle package studies, styling integration, design optimization, prototype builds, and production implementation.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Tires, Suspension, Brakes, Body, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Testing, and Supplier Engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with performance, durability, safety, weight, aerodynamic, cost, and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support global vehicle development programs from concept phase 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 design and development.
• Strong understanding of passenger vehicle wheel systems, packaging requirements, manufacturing processes, and vehicle integration.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development.
• Knowledge of automotive design standards, engineering release processes, and product development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English, additional German language skills are an advantage.

Must have technical skill

• CATIA V5 Part Design, Assembly Design, Surface Design and Drafting.
• Experience in designing Alloy Wheels, Steel Wheels, Center Caps, Wheel Covers, and balancing features.
• Review supplier designs, technical documentation, and manufacturing feasibility with Styling team coordination.
• Understanding of wheel packaging, brake clearance requirements, and tire-wheel interface design.
• Knowledge of wheel manufacturing processes including Casting, Forging, Flow Forming, and Steel Wheel Production.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings and PLM systems.
• Develop detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design robustness assessments.
• Support prototype development, engineering builds, and production implementation.
• Define DVP requirements and validation plans.
• Lead DFMEA, Design Reviews, risk assessments, and lessons-learned implementation.
• Investigate test failures and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and supplier technical reviews.
• Manage engineering changes through ECR/ECO processes.
• Coordinate with CAE, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Testing, and Program Management teams.

Good to have Technical skills

• CATIA V5 Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design (GSD), & Drafting.
• Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or equivalent PLM systems.
• Exposure to wheel CAE and durability analysis.
• Wheel and Tire Package Development.
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Exposure to (DFM) and (DFA) principles
• Knowledge of global automotive standards and homologation requirements.
• Functional Safety and automotive regulatory compliance awareness.