Brakes Refinement Engineer in Royal Leamington Spa

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