Description
Job Reference No: 17639
Job Title: Engineer - Brakes and Controls
Salary: Excellent Rates
Location: Gaydon
JOB SPECIFICATION/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the existing Brake and Controls Engineers in the design and release Discs, Calipers, Corner Units, Pedals, Pedal Pads, Brake Pipes/hoses, Park Brake, Stability Control Systems and future Braking technologies
- Support design activities for CAD designers
- Work with Suppliers to design and develop components & systems to meet all specified requirements such as weight, cost, durability, and performance targets
- Analyse the suitability of parts bin' components and identify whether new or modified designs are required
- Manage Suppliers to ensure parts are delivered on time to the required quality standard
- Work closely with Manufacturing and Launch to enable swift and accurate fitment of components to vehicles
- Work with Vehicle Dynamics to meet attribute targets and achieve freeze dates
- Control Design Verification and Sign Off reporting
- Support vehicle tests with components where required
- Provide designs and components for concept cars and early prototype build phases
- Participate in Failure Mode Avoidance activities - DFMEAs, Quality history reviews, Robustness studies etc
- The post holder will undertake other duties as may be required to achieve the Company's objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Engineering Degree
- Strong management, accuracy, diligence, ability to balance and prioritise multiple tasks to meet customer needs
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 1 years minimum experience with an automotive or automotive components supplier group
- Knowledge of Brake Components and their functions
- Component Engineering experience
- Strong interest in Vehicle dynamics
- Some experience of NX CAD System
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications
- Can work efficiently with minimum supervision
- Prepared to manage Suppliers both in UK and abroad
- Rig test environment experience
- Proven problem solving abilities
For further information about this role please email or contact
Millbank Holdings Ltd is committed to equal opportunities, no applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, religion, belief, disability, age, marital status or sexual orientation.