Tailgate Engineer

Role overview

Tailgate Engineer at BMW TechWorks India

Required qualifications

• +3 to 6 yrs Number of openings 1 What awaits you/ Job Profile Develop and integrate Tailgate Systems for BMW Group vehicle programs.
• Support component development from concept phase through engineering release.
• Design and develop tailgate assemblies, including structural and closure-related components.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Drive vehicle integration, validation, and issue resolution activities.
• Ensure achievement of quality, cost, weight, timing, and functional targets.
• Support design reviews, engineering changes, and release management processes.
• Contribute to successful program delivery in accordance with BMW Group development standards and methodologies.
• Support prototype build activities and vehicle-level engineering assessments.
• What should you bring along 3-6 years of experience in Automotive Closures, Body Engineering, or BIW Systems.
• Hands-on experience in Tailgate, Liftgate, Back Door, or Closure System development.
• Strong CATIA V5 skills with practical sheet metal and assembly design experience.
• Good understanding of automotive product development and engineering release processes.
• Knowledge of vehicle packaging, interfaces, and system integration.
• Understanding of closure kinematics, sealing concepts, and structural requirements.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and DFM/DFA principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering.
• Good English communication skills; German language skills are an added advantage.
• Must have technical skill Tailgate / Liftgate / Back Door design and development experience.
• Sheet metal design, casting, plastic trim integration, and manufacturability understanding.
• CATIA V5 proficiency.
• Vehicle packaging and component integration know-how.
• Closure system architecture and interface management.
• Tailgate hinges, gas stays, latches, striker systems, and power tailgate mechanisms.
• Gap & Flush and tolerance management.
• GD&T application and tolerance analysis.
• DFMEA and Engineering Change Management (ECM).
• DFM/DFA principles.
• Vehicle validation and countermeasure implementation.
• Supplier coordination and technical issue resolution.
• Knowledge of PLM/PDM tools and engineering release processes.
• Exposure to Power Operated Tailgate (POT) systems.
• Understanding of sealing systems, water management, and NVH considerations.
• Exposure to complete vehicle integration activities.
• Cost Optimization / Design-to-Cost methodologies.
• CAE or virtual validation exposure.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and vehicle-level issue resolution.
• Knowledge of lightweight materials such as Aluminum and Composite Tailgate solutions.
• Exposure to supplier development, tooling, and manufacturing processes.

Preferred qualifications and skills

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

Employment details

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

Additional role details

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