Job Title: Foundation Brakes Engineer
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Rate: £27.21ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £20.35ph on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2027)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J37216130
Position Description:
The Foundation Brake Engineer will be responsible for supporting the definition, development, validation and delivery of new foundation brake components.
The Brakes Engineering Team brings together expertise to specify, engineer and deliver braking systems from concept to production that meet customer braking attributes and regulatory requirements. Our mission is to deliver Safe, Silent and Clean braking systems.
Key Performance Indicators
* Design, development & release of foundation brake components
* Ensure components meet brake regulatory, attribute and system targets. Completion of Forward Model Quality processes.
* Evidence-based design reviews and DFMEA actions and risks. Deliver on cost, quality and time.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Design & validation for new foundation brake hardware. Define commodity planning activities and deliver on cost, attribute and quality targets. Test, analyse data and report writing for component validation (DV and PV). Understand requirements and test procedures and support continuous requirement and standard development.
* Support introduction of new technologies (e.g. coated discs, alternative friction materials).
* Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps.
* Act as a technical point of contact to develop and maintain supplier relationships. Support development of key quality documents, Bill of Design, DFMEA, P Diagrams, Interface and risk matrices.
* Undertake any other work as directed by line manager in connection with job duties.
Key Interactions
* Interface with technical specialists, attributes teams, interface component engineers, internal system leads.
* Interface with programme teams, vehicle engineering teams and external stakeholder leads (attributes, vehicle systems [Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), suspension, weights, procurement etc]).
Skills: Essential
* Hard Skills
o Understanding of foundation brake system components (Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and shields).
o Good time management and project management skills. Ability to communicate clearly and work with key tier 1 suppliers.
* Soft Skills
o Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work.
o Team orientation, considering wider team needs.
o Strong interpersonal/communication skills, build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
Desirable: Hard Skills
* Working knowledge of vehicle delivery processes (PCDS) and release processes.
* Familiarity with 3D CAD, CAE tools and drawing GD&T (CATIA, 3Dx etc).
* Experience with supplier quality processes (APQP).
* Understanding of relevant external regulations (UNECE, FMVSS, ECE R90 etc).
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred; relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred.
Personal Profile
* Passionate for customer impact, supports team unity, actively develops and empowers others.
* Integrity & empathy, prioritises customer experience even when challenged.
* Growth mindset, resilient, enthusiastic, responds constructively to new ideas.
* Independent, motivated by results, demonstrates tenacity, drive, perseverance, delivers solutions in complex environment.
* Combines short-term pragmatic focus with medium-term planning.
* Effective communicator, articulates complex ideas, collaborates with team. Challenges existing thinking positively while building credibility and trust.
THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35
Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply.
No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, or disability and we welcome all applications.
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