DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Excellent CATIA V5 2D/3D skills
· Design & Development knowledge of BIW SYSTEMS - Body Side Panels, A,B,C Pillars, Closures (Doors, Roof, Bonnet, Tail Gate), Fender, Carrier Systems - Front End Carrier, Crash Management System, Fuel flaps, Charging flaps etc to support Series Management issues
· Experience in Style Surface Feasibility & Analysis i.e. checking Draft, Tooling Feasibility, ECE R26 Regulation Evaluation, creating concept proposals Packaging Study with surrounding parts, Benchmarking Study and Analysis, Joining Processes for Sheet metal parts.
· Should have experience in DFx (Design for Mfg., assembly & Serviceability)
· Knowledge in tooling, fixings, Materials, GD & T, Stack up DFMEA, DVP etc. will be preferable
· Understand CAE, Sheet metal Simulation requirements, Targets and results for project requirements & implementation
· Good knowledge and experience of BMW Tools and processes is preferred.
· Leadership and motivation in a design role is essential
· 7 to 12+ years of previous experience of Design activities at OEM with a demonstrable record of delivery of the accountabilities
· Working in plant environment and ability to manage cross functional team coordination
· A strong track record of delivering design to timelines, weight and cost targets
· Supplier liaison, understanding and implementing DFM requirements
· Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree preferred
· Background in luxury cars design and development preferred

· Product Lifecycle Management: Monitor and support vehicles from production through end-of-life, implement design changes based on field performance and customer feedback
· Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve manufacturing or quality issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions
· Product Optimization: Refine existing designs for cost, weight, or performance improvements, ensure compatibility with evolving regulations and technologies, Work with suppliers to address component-level issues, validate supplier changes and ensure they meet design intent
· Quality Feedback Integration: Analyzing warranty data, service reports, and customer complaints
· Technology Refresh: Supporting mid-cycle product facelifts or feature upgrades
· Documentation & Compliance: Maintain engineering documentation for all changes, Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards
· Testing & Validation: Support validation of updated components or systems, analyze test data to confirm performance and durability
· Supplier Collaboration: Working with suppliers to improve component design, materials, or manufacturing processes, Managing obsolescence and alternate sourcing for long-term sustainability