Lead Engineer - Wheels (Passenger Car)

Role: Lead Engineer - Wheels (Passenger Car)

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.