Foundation Brake Engineer 

Duties: 

• The Foundation Brake Engineer will be responsible to support the definition, development, Validation and delivery of new foundation brake components.

• The Brakes Engineering Team brings together expertise to specify, engineer and deliver braking system from concept to production that meet the customer braking attributes and regulatory requirements.

• Our mission is to deliver Safe, Silent and Clean braking systems.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Design, Development & release of foundation brake components

• Ensure components meet brake regulatory, Attribute and system targets

• Completion of Forward Model Quality processes – Evidence based Design reviews and DFMEA actions and risks

• Deliver on cost, quality and time

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Design & validation for new Foundation Brake Hardware

• Define Commodity Planning activities and deliver on cost, attribute and quality targets

• Test, analyse data and report writing for component validation (DV and PV)

• Understand Requirements and test procedures and support in the development of continuous requirement and standard development.

• Support the introduction of new technologies (e.g. coated discs, alternative friction materials).

• Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps.

• Act as a technical point of contact to develop and maintain supplier relationships

• Support the development of key quality documents, Bill of Design, DFMEA, P Diagrams, Interface and risk matrices

• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Key Interactions:

• The Foundation Brake Engineer will interface with technical specialists, attributes teams, interface component engineers, internal system leads

• The Foundation Brake Engineer will interface with programme teams, vehicle engineering teams and external stakeholder leads (example attributes, vehicle systems [Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), suspension, weights, Procurement etc])

Skills:    

Essential:

Hard Skills:

• Understanding of foundation brake system components (Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and shields).

• Good time management and project management skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and work with key tier 1 suppliers.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result.

• You view things as a team rather than individual project level, considering the wider team needs.

• Strong interpersonal/communication skills, build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.

Desirable:

Hard Skills:

• Working knowledge of Vehicle Delivery Processes (PCDS) and release processes

• Familiarity with 3D CAD, CAE Tools and Drawing GD&T (CATIA, 3Dx etc)

• Experience with supplier quality processes (APQP)

• Understanding of relevant external regulations (UNECE, FMVSS, ECE R90 etc)

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred / Relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred.

Personal Profile

Essential:

• Someone who understands what our customers love; they are passionate about all things that impact our customers

• Someone who supports team unity, who actively develops and empowers other team members.

• Someone with integrity & empathy who holds the customer experience above all else, even when it is challenged.

• Someone who embraces a growth mindset; resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.

• Someone who understands their impact, who can work independently, is motivated by results, demonstrates tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver solutions in a complex, highly demanding environment.

• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.

• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.

• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.

• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.

• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members

Desirable:

• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

Graduates would be considered on this opportunity