Role

Lead Engineer- Front Strut (Passenger Car Suspension)

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About the UNIT/ Unit Overview

Digital Product Engineering

Location

Pune

Experience:

8-12

Number of openings

1

What awaits you/ Job Profile

- You will shape the future BMW vehicles dynamics by bringing brake systems to life through precise CAD modelling, Concept and engineering execution.
- You will contribute to the design and development of Front Strut Systems and associated suspension components for passenger vehicles.
- Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for front strut modules and suspension integration components.
- Support concept development, package studies, design optimization, prototype builds, validation, industrialization, and production implementation activities.
- Ensure compliance with vehicle dynamics, durability, safety, NVH, weight, cost, and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Vehicle Dynamics, Body, Steering, Brakes, Powertrain, Manufacturing, Testing, and Suppliers.

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 suspension system design and development for passenger cars.?
- Knowledge of automotive design standards, engineering release processes, and product development methodologies.





- Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development.

- Proactive, teamwork-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in a matrix workplace.

- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in English, additional German language skills are an advantage.

Must have technical skill

- Design and development of MacPherson Strut systems and associated front suspension modules.
- Strong understanding of front strut assemblies including Shock Absorber / Damper, Coil Spring, Spring Seat, Upper Mount / Strut Mount, Bearing Assembly, Jounce Bumper, Spring Insulators, Strut Housing / Tube, Steering Knuckle Interfaces
- Expertise in suspension kinematics and compliance characteristics.
- Understanding wheel travel, camber gain, caster, kingpin inclination, scrub radius, bump steer, and roll center requirements.
- Knowledge of vehicle ride, handling, steering performance, and ride comfort targets.
- Experience in suspension packaging and integration with: Body-in-White (BIW), Steering System, Brake System, Wheels & Tires, Drive Shafts, Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Experience in CAD development of suspension components, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.




- Knowledge of durability and structural requirements for suspension and chassis components.
- Understanding of suspension load cases including Cornering Loads, Impact Loads, Braking Loads, Curb Strike Events, Pothole Events, Abuse Loads
- Experience supporting CAE activities including durability, stiffness, fatigue, and modal evaluations.
- Knowledge of suspension NVH concerns including road noise, vibration isolation, mount tuning, and ride refinement.
- Understanding of tolerance stack-up studies, interface management, and suspension assembly feasibility.
- Experience in engineering change management, design release processes, and issue resolution.
- Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Support component-level, subsystem-level, and vehicle-level testing and validation activities.

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.
- Kinematic and Motion Analysis.
- DFMEA, DVP methodologies.
- Knowledge of Brake-by-Wire systems and Integrated Brake Controls.
- Experience in accelerator sensor integration and electronic pedal systems.
- Knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, AIS, and global vehicle safety regulations.
- Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, and Problem-Solving tools.
- EV and Hybrid Vehicle pedal system development experience.
- Cost Optimization and Value Engineering.
- Experience in global vehicle development programs.

📌 Lead Engineer- Front Strut (Passenger Car Suspension) (India)
🏢 BMW TechWorks
📍 India