Brakes Refinement Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Lead Engineer Brakes Refinement Development

Location: Gaydon/Whitely UK

Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35

Rate: 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 (eg, 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

• 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.