Brake Refinement Engineer
Annual
About the Role
We are seeking highly skilled Brake Refinement Engineers to join our client's vehicle development team in Gaydon, UK. This role involves hands-on work in brake NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) refinement, vehicle testing, and brake system analysis to deliver class-leading performance and comfort.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct vehicle-level brake system refinement and NVH testing.
- Perform brake dynamometer testing and interpret NVH performance results.
- Analyse brake noise, vibration, and thermal behaviour using advanced CAE tools.
- Support issue identification, root cause analysis, and countermeasure development.
- Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for brake system improvement.
- Collaborate with design, CAE, and test teams to meet refinement targets.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in automotive brake system refinement and NVH engineering.
- Hands-on expertise with vehicle testing and instrumentation for brake NVH.
- Proficiency in NVH measurement systems (HEAD Acoustics, LMS, Polytec).
- Experience with brake dynamometer testing and thermal analysis.
- Strong CAE skills in FEA tools (3Dx, Altair, Abaqus) for brake system simulations.
- Familiarity with data acquisition tools (Artemis, Link, LMS) and signal processing.
- Knowledge of brake system design, materials, and thermal behaviour.
- Competence in structured problem-solving methods (8D, RCA) and quality tools.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in thermal performance analysis and pedal feel tuning.
- Exposure to whole-vehicle NVH development.
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety principles (for mechatronic brake systems).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering.
- Full UK driving licence (mandatory).
- Industry Standard Advanced Driver Training (preferred).
- Must be eligible to travel freely across Europe and work in varied climatic conditions.