Lead Engineer- Front Strut (Passenger Car Suspension)

Role-Lead Engineer- Front Strut (Passenger Car Suspension)

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 and development of Front Strut Systems and associated suspension components for passenger vehicles.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for front strut modules and suspension integration components.
• Support concept development, package studies, design optimization, prototype builds, validation, industrialization, and production implementation activities.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle dynamics, durability, safety, NVH, weight, cost, and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Vehicle Dynamics, Body, Steering, Brakes, Powertrain, Manufacturing, Testing, and Suppliers.

What should you bring along

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in automotive suspension system design and development for passenger cars.?
• 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 MacPherson Strut systems and associated front suspension modules.
• Strong understanding of front strut assemblies including Shock Absorber / Damper, Coil Spring, Spring Seat, Upper Mount / Strut Mount, Bearing Assembly, Jounce Bumper, Spring Insulators, Strut Housing / Tube, Steering Knuckle Interfaces
• Expertise in suspension kinematics and compliance characteristics.
• Understanding wheel travel, camber gain, caster, kingpin inclination, scrub radius, bump steer, and roll center requirements.
• Knowledge of vehicle ride, handling, steering performance, and ride comfort targets.
• Experience in suspension packaging and integration with: Body-in-White (BIW), Steering System, Brake System, Wheels & Tires, Drive Shafts, Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• Experience in CAD development of suspension components, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of durability and structural requirements for suspension and chassis components.
• Understanding of suspension load cases including Cornering Loads, Impact Loads, Braking Loads, Curb Strike Events, Pothole Events, Abuse Loads
• Experience supporting CAE activities including durability, stiffness, fatigue, and modal evaluations.
• Knowledge of suspension NVH concerns including road noise, vibration isolation, mount tuning, and ride refinement.
• Understanding of tolerance stack-up studies, interface management, and suspension assembly feasibility.
• Experience in engineering change management, design release processes, and issue resolution.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Support component-level, subsystem-level, and vehicle-level testing and validation activities.

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 methodologies.
• 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.