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Lead Engineer- Rear Shock Absorber and Rear Spring (Passenger Car)

BMW TechWorks

Job Location:

Pune - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 2 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role	Lead Engineer- Rear Shock Absorber and Rear Spring (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 engineering design and CAD execution of rear suspension components and modules. Develop and maintain 3D CAD models assemblies and manufacturing drawings for rear shock absorbers coil springs and associated mounting systems. Support suspension package studies vehicle integration activities prototype development testing validation and production implementation. Work closely with Vehicle Dynamics CAE Testing Manufacturing Purchasing and Supplier Engineering teams throughout the product development cycle. Ensure compliance with ride handling durability NVH safety weight cost and manufacturing requirements. Support engineering change management issue resolution and continuous improvement activities during vehicle development programs.
What should you bring along	Bachelors or Masters 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 rear shock absorber systems Strong understanding of damping characteristics including: Compression Damping Rebound Damping Low-Speed and High-Speed Damping Ride Comfort Tuning Handling Performance Optimization Knowledge of shock absorber internal components including: Piston Rod Piston Assembly Valve Systems Pressure Tube Reservoir Tube Sealing Systems Hydraulic Fluid Management Experience in mounting and interface design for upper and lower shock absorber attachments. Understanding of shock absorber durability fatigue life corrosion protection and sealing requirements. Rear Spring Design and development of rear suspension spring systems including: Coil Springs Progressive Springs Variable Rate Springs Air Springs Composite Springs Strong understanding of spring rate calculations load-deflection characteristics ride height management and vehicle load carrying requirements. Knowledge of spring packaging and integration with rear suspension architectures. Experience in spring seat design spring isolators spring pads and mounting interfaces. Understanding of spring endurance sag resistance fatigue performance and material selection. Strong understanding of suspension kinematics and compliance characteristics. Knowledge of wheel travel rebound jounce suspension articulation and dynamic wheel control requirements. Knowledge of Ride & Handling targets and suspension tuning principles. Experience supporting vehicle dynamics development activities. Understanding of material selection for suspension components including high-strength steels alloy steels lightweight materials and composites. 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 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.