Brake Refinement Engineer
Posted Today by Multinational Company
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Onsite
Gaydon, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Brake Refinement Engineer role at Gaydon, UK, focuses on automotive brake system refinement and NVH engineering, requiring hands-on vehicle testing experience. The position is fixed-term for 12 months and emphasizes proficiency in various measurement systems and CAE skills. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and a full UK driving license, along with the ability to travel across Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proven experience in automotive brake system refinement and NVH engineering.
- Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and instrumentation for brake NVH.
- Proficiency in NVH measurement systems (HEAD Acoustics, LMS, Polytec) and brake dynamometer testing.
- Strong CAE skills in FEA (3Dx, Altair, Abaqus) for brake system analysis.
- Competence in data acquisition and signal processing tools (Artemis, Link, LMS).
- Knowledge of brake system design, materials, and thermal behaviour.
- Experience in structured problem-solving (8D, RCA) and quality tools.
- Desirable experience in thermal performance analysis of brake systems.
- Familiarity with pedal feel and brake system performance tuning.
- Exposure to whole vehicle NVH development.
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety principles (for mechatronic brake systems).
Key Skills:
- Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Industry Standard Advanced Driver Training.
- Eligibility to travel freely across Europe without additional visa requirements.
- Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and instrumentation for brake NVH.
- Proficiency in NVH measurement systems (HEAD Acoustics, LMS, Polytec).
- Strong CAE skills in FEA (3Dx, Altair, Abaqus).
- Competence in data acquisition and signal processing tools (Artemis, Link, LMS).
- Knowledge of brake system design, materials, and thermal behaviour.
- Experience in structured problem-solving (8D, RCA) and quality tools.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Gaydon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role: Brake Refinement Engineer
Location: Gaydon UK
Hybrid work model: No, since it's physical testing role
Duration: 12 months fixed term employment
Job Description -
- Proven experience in automotive brake system refinement and NVH engineering.
- Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and instrumentation for brake NVH.
- Proficiency in NVH measurement systems (HEAD Acoustics, LMS, Polytec) and brake dynamometer testing.
- Strong CAE skills in FEA (3Dx, Altair, Abaqus) for brake system analysis.
- Competence in data acquisition and signal processing tools (Artemis, Link, LMS).
- Knowledge of brake system design, materials, and thermal behaviour.
- Experience in structured problem-solving (8D, RCA) and quality tools.
Desirable
- Experience in thermal performance analysis of brake systems.
- Familiarity with pedal feel and brake system performance tuning.
- Exposure to whole vehicle NVH development
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety principles (for mechatronic brake systems)
Competences/Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Full UK driving licence
- Industry Standard Advanced Driver Training
- Eligibility to travel freely across Europe without additional visa requirements (flexibility to work in varied climates).