Job Title: Lead Engineer Brakes Refinement Development
Location: Gaydon /Whitely UK
Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35
350GBP/Day Inside IR35
Must-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 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)
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.
Priyanka Sharma
Senior Delivery Consultant
Office: 02033759240
Email: psharma@vallumassociates.com