Foundation Brake(Suspension) Engineer

Expleo is looking for a Foundation Brake(Suspension) Engineer to support our customer in Warwickshire, working on the definition, development, validation, and delivery of new foundation brake components within an advanced automotive engineering environment. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering Safe, Silent, and Clean braking systems, contributing from concept through to production.

Location: Warwickshire

Rate: £27.20 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract Length: 12 Months (Annual contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release foundation brake components (discs, pads, calipers, shields)
• Lead design validation (DV/PV) activities including testing, data analysis, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with brake regulations, system targets, and customer attributes
• Deliver Forward Model Quality processes, including DFMEA and design reviews
• Support the introduction of new technologies (e.g. coated discs, alternative friction materials)
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships as a technical point of contact
• Create and maintain key quality documentation: Bill of Design, DFMEA, P Diagrams, Risk and interface matrices
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills Required

Essential:

• Hard Skills: Understanding of foundation brake system components (Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and shields). Good time management and project management skills. Ability to communicate clearly and work with key tier 1 suppliers.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result. You view things as a team rather than individual project level, considering the wider team needs. 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

Essential:

• Someone who understands what customers love; they are passionate about all things that impact our customers.
• Someone who supports team unity, who actively develops and empowers other team members.
• Someone with integrity & empathy who holds the customer experience above all else, even when it is challenged.
• Someone who embraces a growth mindset; resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• Someone who understands their impact, who can work independently, is motivated by results, demonstrates tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver solutions in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.

Desirable:

• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.