Role

Lead Engineer- Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar (Passenger Car)

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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.
- Contribute to concept development, CAD engineering, packaging, and validation of Front Stabilizer Bars (Anti-Roll Bars) and Rear Stabilizer Bars across vehicle platforms.
- Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and release documentation for stabilizer bars and associated mounting systems.
- Lead component development from concept through series production, ensuring compliance with vehicle dynamics, durability, weight, cost, and manufacturing targets.
- Work closely with Vehicle Dynamics, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Body, CAE, Manufacturing, Testing, and Supplier Engineering teams.
- Support prototype builds, vehicle integration activities, testing, validation, and engineering change management throughout the development lifecycle.
- Drive optimization of ride comfort, handling performance, roll control, and suspension kinematics through stabilizer bar system development.

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 environment.

- 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:

- Front Stabilizer Bars (Anti-Roll Bars),
- Rear Stabilizer Bars,
- Hollow Stabilizer Bars,
- Solid Stabilizer Bars,
- Lightweight Stabilizer Systems,
- Performance-Oriented Roll Control Systems.

- Strong understanding of stabilizer bar functionality and vehicle roll behavior.
- Expertise in torsional stiffness calculations and roll stiffness distribution.
- Understanding of front-to-rear roll balance and its impact on understeer and oversteer characteristics.
- Knowledge of vehicle handling performance, cornering behavior, and ride comfort requirements.
- Experience defining stabilizer bar diameters, wall thicknesses, arm lengths, and geometry optimization
- Stabilizer Mounting Systems Design and development:

- Stabilizer Bar Bushings,
- Bushing Brackets,
- Mounting Clamps,
- End Links / Drop Links,
- Ball Joint Connections,
- Rubber-Metal Components,
- Chassis Integration Brackets.

- Understanding of bushing stiffness tuning and vibration isolation requirements.
- Knowledge of mounting load paths and durability requirements.




- Experience with packaging and interface management within vehicle architectures.
- Strong understanding of:

Suspension Kinematics, Compliance, Characteristics, Roll Gradient, Roll Center Behaviour, Wheel Travel, Lateral Load Transfer, Ride & Handling Performance

- Knowledge of front and rear suspension package constraints.
- Support vehicle dynamics tuning activities and suspension optimization studies.
- Experience with durability and fatigue design of torsion bars and suspension components.
- Understanding of:

- Cyclic Torsional Loading
- Fatigue Life Requirements
- Corrosion Performance
- Abuse Load Events
- Impact Load Conditions
- Vehicle Durability Targets

- Knowledge of stabilizer bar failure modes and durability improvement techniques.

Positive to have Technical skills

- CATIA V5/V6 Part Design, Assembly Design, GSD, and Drafting.
- Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or equivalent PLM tools.
- GD&T; and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis.
- Suspension Kinematics & Compliance (K&C;) Analysis.
- Vehicle Dynamics and Ride & Handling Development.
- Awareness of ADAMS Car, CarMaker, SIMPACK, or equivalent multibody simulation tools.
- DFMEA, DVP methodologies.
- Knowledge of Semi-Active and Adaptive Suspension Systems.
- Experience with Air Suspension System Development.
- Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, and Quality Tools.
- Knowledge of global automotive regulations and chassis engineering standards.
- EV and Hybrid Vehicle suspension development experience.
- Lightweight suspension design and cost optimization techniques.
- Experience working with global vehicle development programs.
- Supplier management and technical leadership experience.
- Understanding of Suspension NVH and Ride Comfort Optimization.

📌 Lead Engineer- Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar (Passenger Car) (India)
🏢 BMW TechWorks
📍 India