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Lead Engineer- Brake and Accelerator Pedals (Passenger Car)

BMW TechWorks

Job Location:

Pune - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 30 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role	Lead Engineer- Brake and Accelerator Pedals (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. You will contribute to the design & development of Brake Pedal and Accelerator Pedals. Develop and maintain 3D CAD models assemblies and engineering drawings for brake system components and sub-systems. Support concept development design optimization prototype builds validation and production implementation activities. Ensure compliance with performance durability safety cost weight and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
What should you bring along	Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related field. 8-12 years of experience in Brake Pedal and Accelerator Pedal design and development for passenger vehicles. 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 brake pedal assemblies pedal boxes pedal arms pedal brackets pedal pads pivot mechanisms return springs and stop systems. Strong understanding of brake pedal ratio pedal effort pedal travel brake feel characteristics and vehicle performance requirements. Knowledge of pedal interfaces with brake booster master cylinder Integrated Brake Control (IBC) and Brake-by-Wire systems. Experience in crash-safe pedal design and driver injury mitigation requirements. Understanding of pedal NVH durability fatigue and stiffness requirements. Design and development of electronic accelerator pedal modules and associated mounting systems. Knowledge of Accelerator Pedal Position Sensors (APPS) Hall-effect sensors redundant sensor architectures and signal reliability requirements. Understanding of accelerator pedal force curves return mechanisms travel characteristics and ergonomic performance. Experience with accelerator pedal integration for ICE Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Knowledge of throttle control interfaces and functional safety considerations. Expertise in driver package studies and ergonomic assessments. Understanding of sitting reference point (SgRP) heel point pedal spacing pedal positioning foot clearance and operational comfort requirements. Experience in package optimization considering steering column dashboard HVAC body structure and safety system interfaces. Support digital mock-up reviews and vehicle integration activities. Develop detailed CAD models assemblies drafting and release documentation. Perform tolerance stack-up analysis interface management and kinematic assessments. Create and maintain component specifications engineering drawings and design records. Conduct design reviews and technical feasibility assessments. Support component-level and vehicle-level validation activities. Knowledge of durability fatigue climate vibration abuse load corrosion and lifecycle testing requirements. Knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping forging machining welding tube forming plastic injection molding and assembly operations. Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
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&R APQP PPAP methodologies. Functional Safety (ISO 26262) awareness. 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.