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Foundation Brake Engineer

PREM-6307

Warwickshire - Up to £27.21/hr Ltd Co. - Type: Contract - Duration: 10 Months

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Foundation Brake Engineer (37216130) - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 10 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

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

Skills Required:
Hard Skills:
- Understanding of foundation brake system components (Brake Discs, Pads, Callipers and shields).
- Good time management and project management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and work with key tier 1 suppliers.
- Prior experience within an automotive engineering product development role

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.)

Education:
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred / Relevant apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

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