Module Lead - BIW and Closures

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune seeks a senior engineer to lead BIW and closure systems development with end-to-end ownership, shaping integration with vehicle architecture and ensuring premium quality components.

You will collaborate with world-class engineers across global teams, mentor teammates, and drive DFMEA, GD&T, and CAD-enabled design to production while upholding engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Ownership mindset with leadership in closure system development.
• Excellent collaboration across global and cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to mentor teams while ensuring engineering excellence.
• English communication skills; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead closure system development with end-to-end ownership.
• Collaborate with global teams to integrate BIW & closure systems.
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence.
• Influence vehicle architecture and product engineering in BIW.
• Ensure design to production handoff and issue resolution.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Creo

System integration tools

Job description

• You will shape the performance and integration of vehicle BIW & losure systems, delivering the premium quality expected from BMW vehicles.
• You’ll collaborate with world-class engineers across global teams, driving system-level solutions within an international development environment.
• You’ll join a culture that values engineering excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead and mentor teams.
• This role offers a strong platform to influence automotive product engineering while contributing to innovative and high-quality mobility solutions.
• Join BMW TechWorks in the Digital Product Engineering cluster, focusing on the development and integration of BIW & closure systems.
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of closure systems into overall vehicle architecture.
• Be part of a team that values precision, innovation, and robust product development across the vehicle lifecycle.C

What should you bring along

• Strong ownership mindset with proven experience in leading closure system development
• Excellent collaboration skills to drive alignment across global and cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to mentor and guide teams while ensuring engineering excellence
• Very good English communication skills (German is an advantage)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or related field
• Extensive experience in automotive closures (doors, hood, tailgate systems)
• Extensive experience in automotive Body In White( Underbody and Upperbody)
• Proactive, result-oriented mindset with ability to work in a matrix organization

Must have technical skill

• Deep expertise in BIW & closure systems with end-to-end ownership (design to production)
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA / NX / Creo) and system integration
• Expert understanding of hinges, latch systems, sealing, and vehicle interfaces
• Strong command over GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and dimensional management
• Extensive experience in DFMEA, validation, and issue resolution
• Strong knowledge of crash, durability, NVH, and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in supplier management and cross-functional leadership

Good to have Technical skills

• Experience working with global OEMs or international automotive programs
• Exposure to full vehicle development lifecycle and system integration
• Knowledge of PLM tools and engineering data management workflows
• Understanding of DFM / DFA and cost optimization approaches
• Experience in resolving field issues and driving continuous improvement
• Exposure to lightweight design and advanced materials
• Ability to drive innovation and process improvements in BIW & closure systems