Brake design engineer

Company: Racecar Engineering & Build (further information supplied on a successful shortlisting)
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Role description:

  • To engineer a new line of high performance brake calipers & discs for aftermarket & motorsport applications
  • To work with the engineering team to develop bespoke brake calipers
  • To work with the supplier for manufacturing process

  • Develop component targets based on customer requirements and track data

  • Create product costings at concept phase and monitor/manage product costings through the entire project

  • Create and manage test plans

Experience & qualifications:

  • Minimum of an HNC/HND in mechanical or automotive engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years design experience of vehicle brake calipers
  • Good knowledge of complete brake system including disc, friction material and master cylinder combinations

  • Eloquent and outgoing, able to build strong relationships with suppliers and customers and liaise on technical matters with other departments and customers
  • CAD experience using Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks or similar
  • Experience of DFM, DFA, tolerancing
  • Significant experience of cascading vehicle level attribute targets to component specifications
  • Knowledge of the associated CAE tools and test methods for suspension systems
  • Working knowledge of D-FMEA, P-FMEA, DVP’s & APQP

Working arrangements:

  • Remote working
  • Potential travel requirement

Posted: August 2nd, 2026