Brake Design Engineer
Role description:
- 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
- To work with the supplier for manufacturing process
- Develop component targets based on customer requirements and track data
- Create product costings at concept phase and monitor/manage product costings through the entire project
- 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
- 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, 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
Organisation:
· Racecar Engineering & Build (further information supplied on a successful shortlisting)
