Lead Engineer- Brake and Accelerator Pedals (Passenger Car)

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 Brake Pedal and Accelerator Pedals.
• 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

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in Brake Pedal and Accelerator Pedal design and development for passenger vehicles.?
• 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 

• Design and development of brake pedal assemblies, pedal boxes, pedal arms, pedal brackets, pedal pads, pivot mechanisms, return springs, and stop systems.
• Strong understanding of brake pedal ratio, pedal effort, pedal travel, brake feel characteristics, and vehicle performance requirements.
• Knowledge of pedal interfaces with brake booster, master cylinder, Integrated Brake Control (IBC), and Brake-by-Wire systems.
• Experience in crash-safe pedal design and driver injury mitigation requirements.
• Understanding of pedal NVH, durability, fatigue, and stiffness requirements.
• Design and development of electronic accelerator pedal modules and associated mounting systems.
• Knowledge of Accelerator Pedal Position Sensors (APPS), Hall-effect sensors, redundant sensor architectures, and signal reliability requirements.
• Understanding of accelerator pedal force curves, return mechanisms, travel characteristics, and ergonomic performance.
• Experience with accelerator pedal integration for ICE, Hybrid, and Electric Vehicles.
• Knowledge of throttle control interfaces and functional safety considerations.
• Expertise in driver package studies and ergonomic assessments.
• Understanding of sitting reference point (SgRP), heel point, pedal spacing, pedal positioning, foot clearance, and operational comfort requirements.
• Experience in package optimization considering steering column, dashboard, HVAC, body structure, and safety system interfaces.
• Support digital mock-up reviews and vehicle integration activities.
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, drafting, and release documentation.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis, interface management, and kinematic assessments.
• Create and maintain component specifications, engineering drawings, and design records.
• Conduct design reviews and technical feasibility assessments.
• Support component-level and vehicle-level validation activities.
• Knowledge of durability, fatigue, climate, vibration, abuse load, corrosion, and lifecycle testing requirements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping, forging, machining, welding, tube forming, plastic injection molding, and assembly operations.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

Good to have Technical skills

• CATIA V5/V6 Part Design, Assembly Design, GSD, and Drafting.
• Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or equivalent PLM systems.
• GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis.
• Kinematic and Motion Analysis.
• DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP methodologies.
• Functional Safety (ISO 26262) awareness.
• Knowledge of Brake-by-Wire systems and Integrated Brake Controls.
• Experience in accelerator sensor integration and electronic pedal systems.
• Knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, AIS, and global vehicle safety regulations.
• Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, and Problem-Solving tools.
• EV and Hybrid Vehicle pedal system development experience.
• Cost Optimization and Value Engineering.
• Experience in global vehicle development programs.