Position Title: Foundation Brake Engineer
Contract Duration: 10 Months
Location: Gaydon
Overview
We are seeking a Foundation Brake Engineer to support the definition, development, validation, and delivery of new foundation brake components.
The Brakes Engineering team is responsible for specifying, engineering, and delivering braking systems from concept through to production, ensuring they meet customer expectations and all regulatory requirements.
Our mission is to deliver safe, silent, and clean braking systems that enhance the overall vehicle experience.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Successful design, development, and release of foundation brake components
Delivery of components meeting regulatory, attribute, and system-level targets
Completion of Forward Model Quality processes, including:
Evidence-based design reviews
DFMEA actions and risk mitigation
Delivery to cost, quality, and timing targets
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and validation of new foundation brake hardware (e.g. discs, calipers, pads, shields)
Define and deliver commodity planning activities aligned with cost, quality, and performance targets
Execute and support component validation testing (DV & PV), including data analysis and reporting
Interpret and apply requirements and test procedures, contributing to continuous improvement of standards
Support the introduction of new technologies (e.g. coated discs, alternative friction materials)
Contribute to long-term technology and product roadmaps
Act as a technical interface with suppliers, building and maintaining strong Tier 1 relationships
Support development of key engineering and quality documentation, including:
Bill of Design
DFMEA
P-Diagrams
Interface definitions and risk matrices
Support wider programme and engineering activities as required
Key Stakeholder Interactions
You will regularly collaborate with:
Technical specialists and attribute teams
Interface component engineers and system leads
Programme and vehicle engineering teams
External stakeholders including:
Supplier Technical Assistance (STA)
Suspension and vehicle systems teams
Procurement and weight engineering teams
Skills & Experience
Essential
Knowledge of foundation brake components (discs, pads, calipers, shields)
Strong project and time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with Tier 1 suppliers
Technical (Hard Skills)
Understanding of vehicle development and release processes (e.g. PCDS)
Familiarity with 3D CAD, CAE tools, and GD&T (e.g. CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE)
Experience with supplier quality processes (APQP)
Knowledge of relevant global regulations (UNECE, FMVSS, ECE R90, etc.)
Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) or relevant apprenticeship
Soft Skills
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of deliverables
Strong team-oriented mindset, with a focus on collective success
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment
Personal Profile
We are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about customer experience and understands its importance
Promotes collaboration, teamwork, and continuous development of others
Demonstrates integrity, empathy, and accountability
Has a growth mindset, showing resilience and openness to new ideas
Is results-driven, with strong tenacity and problem-solving capability
Can balance short-term delivery with medium-term planning
Communicates complex ideas clearly and effectively
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge braking technologies within a highly collaborative engineering team, contributing directly to innovative, high-performance vehicle programmes
Salary description
£27.00 - £28.00 per hour