Brake design engineer

Role description:

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

• To engineer a new line of high performance brake calipers & discs for aftermarket & motorsport applications
  
• To work with the engineering team to develop bespoke brake calipers
  
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  To work with the supplier for manufacturing process

  
  
  
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  Develop component targets based on customer requirements and track data

  
  
  
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  Create product costings at concept phase and monitor/manage product costings through the entire project

  
  
  
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  Create and manage test plans

  
  
  

Experience & qualifications:

• MINIMUM of an HNC/HND in mechanical or automotive engineering
  
• MINIMUM of 5 years design experience of vehicle brake calipers
  
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  Good knowledge of complete brake system including disc, friction material and master cylinder combinations

  
  
  
• Eloquent and outgoing, able to build strong relationships with suppliers and customers and liaise on technical matters with other departments and customers
  
• CAD experience using Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks or similar
  
• Experience of DFM, xwzovoh DFA, tolerancing
  
• Significant experience of cascading vehicle level attribute targets to component specifications
  
• Knowledge of the associated CAE tools and test methods for suspension systems
  
• Working knowledge of D-FMEA, P-FMEA, DVP's & APQP
  

Working arrangements:

• Remote working
  
• Potential travel requirement