Lead Engineer Tailgate

Role overview

Lead Engineer Tailgate at BMW TechWorks India

Required qualifications

• +8 to 12 yrs Number of openings 1 What awaits you/ Job Profile Lead the development and integration of Tailgate Systems for the MINI Revo Program .
• Own Tailgate engineering deliverables across all development phases from concept to series production.
• Provide technical leadership for Tailgate design, vehicle integration, validation, and engineering release activities.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Design, CAE, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and global engineering teams.
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews with suppliers and BMW Group stakeholders.
• Ensure achievement of quality, cost, weight, timing, and functional targets.
• Manage engineering changes, technical risks, issue resolution, and countermeasure implementation.
• Support prototype build activities, validation campaigns, and vehicle-level problem solving.
• Guide and mentor engineers within the team while supporting technical capability development.
• Ensure compliance with BMW Group standards, regulations, and product development methodologies.
• Contribute to successful program milestone achievement and overall project delivery.
• What should you bring along 8-12 years of experience in Automotive Closures, Body Engineering, BIW, or Exterior Systems.
• Strong expertise in Tailgate, Liftgate, Back Door, or Closure System development.
• Proven experience leading component development activities and managing technical work packages.
• Strong CATIA V5 skills with practical design experience.
• Good understanding of automotive product development and engineering release processes.
• Knowledge of vehicle packaging, interfaces, and closure system integration.
• Understanding of tailgate kinematics, sealing concepts, structural performance, and functional requirements.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and DFM/DFA principles.
• Experience working with suppliers and global cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering.
• Good English communication skills; German language proficiency is an added advantage.
• Must have technical skill Tailgate / Liftgate / Back Door system design and development expertise.
• Advanced CATIA V5 proficiency.
• Vehicle packaging and component integration know-how.
• Closure system architecture and interface management.
• Tailgate hinges, gas stays, latch & striker systems, and power tailgate mechanisms.
• Sheet metal design, casting, plastic trim integration, and manufacturability understanding.
• Gap & Flush and tolerance management.
• GD&T application and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• DFMEA, DVP&R, and Engineering Change Management.
• DFM/DFA principles.
• Vehicle validation, testing, and countermeasure implementation.
• Technical issue resolution and root cause analysis.
• Supplier coordination, design reviews, and technical management.
• Project planning, engineering delivery management, and risk mitigation.
• German language proficiency (A1/A2/B1 or higher) is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of PDM/PLM tools and engineering release processes.
• Experience with Power Operated Tailgate (POT) systems and mechatronic integration.
• Understanding of tailgate sealing systems, water management, and NVH requirements.
• Exposure to CAE-driven design validation and optimization.
• Cost Optimization / Design-to-Cost methodologies.
• Experience with aluminum, composite, and lightweight tailgate concepts.
• Knowledge of tailgate kinematics, opening behavior, and ergonomic requirements.
• Tooling feasibility, manufacturing engineering, and assembly process exposure.
• Experience in supplier development, supplier technical reviews, and industrialization activities.
• Knowledge of vehicle launch support and production ramp-up activities.
• Exposure to complete vehicle integration and cross-functional project coordination.
• Understanding of automotive quality processes such as APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and Problem Resolution Management.
• Familiarity with BMW development standards, processes, and documentation systems.
• Agile project management and structured automotive development methodologies.
• Experience working in global engineering teams and multicultural environments.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to rear-end crash performance, luggage compartment functionality, and customer convenience features.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, validation campaigns, and vehicle-level issue resolution.
• Exposure to smart closures, sensor integration, and advanced tailgate functionalities.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Good to have Technical skills BMW Group or premium OEM product development experience.

Employment details

• About the UNIT/ Unit Overview Digital Product Engineering Location Pune
• Location: Pune [Maharashtra] [India]

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