Braking Test Engineer

Job Description for Vacancy No: 42056 page 1 of 2

Consultant: David Mellon

Company Profile: Our client is one of the worlds leading luxury car manufacturers.

Job Location: West Midlands

Job Position: Braking Test Engineer

Division/Dept: Chassis Engineering

Job Status: Contract

Description:

Development of class leading Foundation Braking systems through vehicle based testing/evaluation (in the UK and overseas) and CAE modelling.

Sign-off of braking systems and generate reports to document results.

Lead and/or contribute to problem definition and technical resolution of Braking system issues.

Develop new and maintain current test procedures to exceed customer expectations.

Liaise with other process partners including Design, Purchase, Project Team, Manufacturing, Electrical etc.

Increase the use CAE and other virtual techniques to aid application development and support the departments strategy to move away from a dependency on vehicle testing

Essential Experience: Experience of vehicle testing essential, preferably in the field of vehicle refinement

Preferred Experience: Valid track passes for MIRA, Idiada, Millbrook etc

Skills Required: Experience in the development of Foundation Brake systems is a must.

Above average and demonstrated driving and evaluation skills with an aptitude to develop further.

Self motivated and able to work to a high standard with minimum supervision.

Flexible approach and able to work beyond normal hours when required.

Excellent communication skills and team working.

Experience of leading issue resolution within cross-functional teams

Willingness to be involved with overseas testing.

Experience in CAE/modelling techniques and a willingness to learn other CAE packages.

Knowledge of braking systems and/or Park Brake systems would be advantageous.

Experience of NVH, Chassis, Brakes or Vehicle Dynamics development would be advantageous

Basic Hours: 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £21.12 per hour Ltd Co