Lead Engineer- Brake Lines (Passenger Car)

Role Lead Engineer- Brake Lines (Passenger Car) Visit our website bmwtechworks.in to know more. Follow us on LinkedIn I Instagram I Facebook I X for the exciting updates. 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 advanced brake systems including brake lines, and wheel-end integration components. 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 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field. Minimum 8-12 years of experience in automotive brake system development with focus on Brake Lines / Hydraulic Brake Pipes. ? 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 Experience in Design and development of rigid brake pipes, hydraulic brake lines, tube assemblies, connectors, unions, T-connectors, junction blocks, clips, brackets, and mounting systems. Strong understanding of hydraulic brake circuit architecture including front-rear split, diagonal split, ABS/ESC integration, and hydraulic control unit interfaces. Expertise in brake line routing considering vehicle packaging, ground clearance, thermal protection, underbody architecture, suspension movement, and crash requirements. Knowledge of brake line interfaces with master cylinder, brake booster, ABS/ESC module, brake hoses, calipers, and rear brake assemblies. Understanding of hydraulic pressure requirements, pressure loss considerations, and system sealing requirements. Knowledge of steel brake tubing, coated steel lines, copper-nickel alloys, tube bending processes, flaring processes, and hydraulic fittings. Experience with tube manufacturing, bending, end forming, assembly processes, and corrosion protection technologies. Knowledge of brake line durability, vibration, pressure pulse, corrosion, thermal exposure, stone-chip, and environmental validation requirements. Ensure brake system compliance with vehicle safety, regulatory, and homologation requirements. Coordinate with suppliers for design development, validation, and industrialization activities. Review supplier designs, technical deliverables, and manufacturing feasibility studies. Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and supplier development initiatives. Manage engineering changes through ECR/ECO processes. Good to have Technical skills CATIA V5 Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design (GSD), and Drafting expertise. Exposure to supplier management, technical reviews, and global vehicle platform programs. Passenger Car Brake System Design & Development (Hydraulic Brake Systems) GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis DFMEA / DVP/CATIA V5 Exposure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles. Cost Optimization and Value Engineering. Experience with EV and Hybrid Vehicle Brake Systems. Knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, AIS, and global braking regulations. Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving