Module Lead-Cockpit & Console

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune leads Cockpit and Console module design, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end development for defined carlines. You will own releases, manage risks, and drive product function delivery across the module scope.

The role requires 15+ years in automotive Cockpit/Console design, proven leadership on at least two projects, strong collaboration and English communication; knowledge of German is a plus for multinational collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of automotive Cockpit and Console Design experience.
• Delivered at least 2 complete projects as Module Leader / Lead Engineer / equivalent.
• Excellent collaboration skills with multiple stakeholders.
• English language skills; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and be responsible for Cockpit, Console & Door Trim across the module scope.
• Ensure releases for the managed parts scope including product functions for respective carline.
• Report problems, risks, deviations from planning, and propose alternatives.

Skills

Cockpit design

Module leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

CATIA

Communication in English

Risk management

Production feasibility

Team leadership

Problem solving

Design validation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

• You will be managing and responsible for Cockpit, Console & Door Trim with cross functional team for the scope defined by module organization
• You will be responsible for ensuring that the releases required for the managed parts scope including the product functions for respective carline
• You will be responsible for reporting problems, risks, deviations from planning or targets, etc. and offering solutions/alternates for the same

What should you bring along

• Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in automotive Cockpit and Console Design and Development and should have delivered at least 2 complete projects as Module Leader / Lead Engineer / equivalent role
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders to achieve set targets
• A proactive, teamwork-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in a multicultural environment across different time zones.
• Good communication and English language skills (German language is an advantage)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Must have technical skill

• Manage and simultaneously bring together cross-functional development (features/functions, costs, weight, quality, deadline), validation, vehicle integration, development releases for all components of the module organization scope up to end of production (EOP)
• Make technical decisions with respect to the Interiormodule teams (including but not limited to metal and plastic parts) and assume role of technical manager for the Lead Engineers / Team Leads in the module team
• Document and carry out the change and maturity level management, risk considerations, etc. considering the project and integration milestones
• Specify and agree upon targets, requirements, standards, methods etc. and ensure their distribution within the module in collaboration with respective stakeholders
• Make decisions on changes within the specified cost limits for the module team
• Manage, handle and resolve the areas for action identified in the context of the “problem management process” or the “risk management process”, report and document the status of the same
• Act as representative in cooperation with the responsible purchasing department with respect to external partners for the scope defined by the module organization
• Solid technical understanding of design intent, tolerances, and production feasibility.
• Working knowledge of CATIA

Good to have Technical skills

• Experience working with BMW Engineering
• Lead regular module meetings with relevant stakeholders
• Mediating and de-escalating conflicts within the Module team
• Escalate with necessary supporting artifacts
• Initiate and implement, process and product improvements, incorporating insights (“Lessons Learnt”).
• Create general overview of all projects incl. the current status on goal achievement and design/development completion forecast as well as making and demanding decisions