Module Lead- Vertical Dynamics

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited in Pune is seeking a senior automotive suspension design engineer to shape chassis dynamics and lead architecture, integration, and component engineering.

You will collaborate with global teams, drive design-to-cost initiatives, and ensure robust, manufacturable suspension solutions that meet performance and safety targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is required.
• Minimum 15 years in automotive product design and development with suspension experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering processes, product lifecycle and quality standards.
• Fluent English; German is a plus; strong communication in global teams.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture and design specs for suspension systems.
• Lead concept generation, feasibility studies, trade-off analyses.
• Develop suspension components for durability, NVH, performance.
• Oversee detailed design, GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, QA, suppliers, and program management.
• Drive cost optimization and DFMEA risk assessments across the lifecycle.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and design sign-off.
• Collaborate with CAE teams for simulation correlation and improvements.

Skills

System architecture

Kinematic analysis

Suspension design

DFMEA & risk assessment

Tolerancing & GD&T

Design for manufacturability

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirement management

Education

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

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

PLM systems

Job description

• You will shape the future BMW vehicles dynamics by bringing Suspension Systems, including architecture definition, subsystem integration, and component engineering.
• Drive concept development , CAD design execution , and product engineering activities for suspension assemblies and structural components .
• You’ll collaborate with world-class designers and engineers across global teams, gaining exposure to advanced development practices such as BMW Group and BMW Techworks.
• You’ll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to deepen your expertise in tools such as CATIA, Teamcenter, and other digital engineering platforms .
• This role offers a strong pathway for professional growth in automotive chassis Suspension system, contributing directly to high-performance and safe mobility solutions

What should you bring along

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering , Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in suspension assemblies, structural components, chassis systems, and vehicle integration.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in automotive product design and development with strong expertise in Suspension Systems.
• Strong understanding of automotive engineering processes , product development lifecycle , and quality standards .
• Very good English language skills (German language is an advantage).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with global cross-functional teams .

Must have technical skill

• Define system architecture, kinematic analysis , technical requirements, and design specifications for suspension systems.
• Lead concept generation, feasibility studies, design optimization, and trade-off analysis considering performance, cost, weight, manufacturability, and packaging.
• Develop and review suspension components for durability, strength, NVH, and vehicle dynamics performance.
• Oversee detailed design activities, GD&T implementation, tolerance stack-up analysis, and manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure robust designs for dynamic loading, vibration, fatigue, and durability requirements.
• Manage BOM release, configuration control, and product data within PLM systems.
• Evaluate design changes for technical impact, quality, cost, timing, and manufacturability.
• Drive Design-to-Cost initiatives through value engineering, supplier collaboration, RFQ reviews, and cost optimization.
• Manage requirements engineering, traceability, DVP&R, validation planning, and sign-off activities.
• Lead DFMEA, risk assessments, technical reviews, and engineering decision-making.
• Support prototype builds, DV/PV testing, issue resolution, and design validation activities.
• Collaborate with CAE teams for simulation correlation, performance validation, and design improvements.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Testing , Quality, Purchasing , Suppliers , and Program Management teams .
• Drive lessons learned , warranty analysis , customer feedback integration , and continuous improvement activities .
• Review supplier technical deliverables , APQP/PPAP documentation , and manufacturing feasibility .
• Knowledge of Global Engineering & Quality Standards.
• Cross-Functional & Customer Management Experience.

Good to have Technical skills

• Experience working with global automotive engineering teams, preferably in collaboration with OEMs such as BMW, within international development environments
• Knowledge of engineering data management, including digitization workflows, data exchange formats (e.g., JT, STEP), and version control processes within PLM systems.
• Exposure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles, particularly for chassis structures and suspension components.
• Ability to contribute to rapid engineering iterations and development cycles, ensuring high-quality, robust, and manufacturable design outputs while meeting performance and safety requirements.