Lead Engineer Tailgate

Required Experience, minimum: 8 years

Required Experience, maximum: 12 years

• Skills: Catia V5, DOORS, Packaging Engineering, BIW, Requirement \& Gap Analysis, Tolerance Stack Up, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis \- DFMEA, Engineering Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Project Manaagement, Technical Leadership, Risk Assessment

• Minimum Qualification: B.Tech/B.E

• *JD Format****Role**M1 Tailgate Lead Engineer

• *Visit our website** **bmwtechworks.in** **to know more.**

• *About the UNIT/ Unit Overview**Digital Product Engineering

• *Location**Pune

• *Experience:**\+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.

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