Job Title:Lead Engineer Brakes Refinement Development**
Location: Gaydon /Whitely UK
Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35
350GBP/Day Inside IR35Must-Have(Ideally should not be more than 3-5) 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 booksGood-to-Have* Bachelors or Masters 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)*Responsibility of / 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.*