Brakes Refinement Engineer

Location: Gaydon / Whitely, UK

Contract Duration: 6 months + Contract inside IR35

Rate: 350 GBP/Day inside IR35

Must-Have

• Brake System Engineering (hydraulic, regenerative, blended braking)
• Vehicle Testing & Validation (track, proving ground, climatic)
• Palliative Development (component tuning for refinement)
• Instrumentation Setup: Sensor calibration, logger configuration
• Software Tools: CATIA V5/V6, Teamcenter, Excel, PowerPoint

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

• 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, 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.

Senior Delivery Consultant

Office: 02033759240

Email: psharma@vallumassociates.com