Lead Engineer - Wheels (Passenger Car)

Role Lead Engineer - Wheels (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 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 Bachelor's or Master's 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.