Lead Engineer Wheels (Passenger Car)

Role

Lead Engineer - Wheels (Passenger Car)

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About the UNIT/ Unit Overview

Digital Product Engineering

Location

Pune

Experience:

8-12

Number of openings

2

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• You will shape the future BMW vehicles dynamics by bringing chassis Wheels systems to life through precise CAD modelling Concept and engineering execution.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models assemblies engineering drawings and release documentation for wheel systems.
• Support wheel concept development vehicle package studies styling integration design optimization prototype builds and production implementation.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics Tires Suspension Brakes Body Manufacturing Purchasing Testing and Supplier Engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with performance durability safety weight aerodynamic cost and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support global vehicle development programs from concept phase through series production.

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 wheel design and development.
• Strong understanding of passenger vehicle wheel systems packaging requirements manufacturing processes and vehicle integration.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development.
• Knowledge of automotive design standards engineering release processes and product development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English additional German language skills are an advantage.

Must have technical skill

• CATIA V5 Part Design Assembly Design Surface Design and Drafting.
• Experience in designing Alloy Wheels Steel Wheels Center Caps Wheel Covers and balancing features.
• Review supplier designs technical documentation and manufacturing feasibility with Styling team coordination.
• Understanding of wheel packaging brake clearance requirements and tire-wheel interface design.
• Knowledge of wheel manufacturing processes including Casting Forging Flow Forming and Steel Wheel Production.
• Knowledge of GD&T engineering drawings and PLM systems.
• Develop detailed CAD models engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Perform GD&T tolerance stack-up analysis and design robustness assessments.
• Support prototype development engineering builds and production implementation.
• Define DVP requirements and validation plans.
• Lead DFMEA Design Reviews risk assessments and lessons-learned implementation.
• Investigate test failures and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive cost optimization value engineering and supplier technical reviews.
• Manage engineering changes through ECR/ECO processes.
• Coordinate with CAE Vehicle Dynamics Manufacturing Purchasing Quality Testing and Program Management teams.

Good to have Technical skills

• CATIA V5 Part Design Assembly Design Generative Shape Design (GSD) & Drafting.
• Teamcenter ENOVIA or equivalent PLM systems.
• Exposure to wheel CAE and durability analysis.
• Wheel and Tire Package Development.
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Exposure to (DFM) and (DFA) principles
• Knowledge of global automotive standards and homologation requirements.
• Functional Safety and automotive regulatory compliance awareness.