Foundation Brake Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for a Foundation Brake Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

• 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 in the development of continuous requirement and standard development.
• Support the 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 the development of key quality documents, Bill of Design, DFMEA, P Diagrams, interface and risk matrices.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Key Interactions:

• The Foundation Brake Engineer will interface with technical specialists, attributes teams, interface component engineers, internal system leads.
• The Foundation Brake Engineer will interface with programme teams, vehicle engineering teams and external stakeholder leads (example attributes, vehicle systems [Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), suspension, weights, Procurement etc]).

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• 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 Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested:

• 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.

Essential Personal Profile Required:

• Someone who understands what our 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 individual 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 Personal Profile Requested:

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