Role / Job Title: Lead Engineer Brakes Refinement DevelopmentWork Location:Gaydon / Whitley, UK (Onsite)Desired Competencies (Technical / Behavioral Competency)Must-Have:
- Brake System Engineering (hydraulic, regenerative, blended braking)
- Vehicle Testing & Validation (track, proving ground, climatic)
- Palliative Development (component tuning for refinement)
- Data Acquisition & Analysis: CAN tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer), MoTeC, Pi Toolbox, MATLAB (preferred)
- Instrumentation Setup: Sensor calibration, logger configuration
- Software Tools: CATIA V5/V6, TeamCenter, Excel, PowerPoint
- Documentation: DVP&R, test reports, build books
Good-to-Have:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
- Experience with EV braking systems and brake-by-wire technologies
- Familiarity with global brake performance standards (FMVSS, ECE R13H, AMS)
Responsibilities / Expectations from the Role:
- Lead the refinement and validation of brake systems across prototype and production vehicle programs.
- Plan and execute vehicle-level brake tests including:
- Pedal feel evaluation
- Brake bedding and burnishing
- Stopping distance and fade testing
- NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) assessments
- AMS and regulatory performance tests
- Collaborate with suppliers on palliative development of brake components (pads, shims, discs, calipers).
- Configure and install data acquisition systems (CAN, sensors, loggers) for test instrumentation.
- Process and interpret test data to identify performance trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Author detailed test reports, DVPs, and technical documentation to support engineering sign-off.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (chassis, controls, software, suppliers) to align on development targets.
- Support international test trips, including logistics planning, load list preparation, and on-site execution.
- Drive continuous improvement through data-led decision-making and iterative development cycles.
Details for Candidate Briefing (Non-Confidential)About the Client:A major automotive OEM is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer, and cleaner, creating a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionize the driving experience for generations.The OEM's vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but also make customers' lives better.A UK-based Automotive OEM involved in mid and luxury segment car and SUV design and manufacturing.USP of the Role and Project:
- Will be directly working with the client.
- Good exposure to OEM practices.
- Short-term onsite opportunity.
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