Role / Job Title: Lead Engineer Brakes Refinement Development Work Location: Gaydon / Whitley, UK (Onsite) Desired Competencies (Technical / Behavioral Competency) Must-Have: Brake System Engineering (hydraulic, regenerative, blended braking)
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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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