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)
* 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:
1. Lead the refinement and validation of brake systems across prototype and production vehicle programs.
2. Plan and execute vehicle-level brake tests including:
3. Pedal feel evaluation
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