Our client in the Automotive Industry is hiring a Product Brake Design Engineer. In this role, the Product Brake Design Engineer will also make recommendations and lend their experience to the Engineering team, identifying key improvements, as well as failure modes of parts in warranty.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN BRAKE SYSTEM/ FRICTION

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Research and Development:
• Develop detailed specifications, drawings, testing, and validation plans for brake pads and brake system components.
• Assess new technologies/designs and make recommendations based on scientific principles and test data for the brake product line.
• Execute product benchmarking for new product development of brake components.

• Develop and continue to expand brakes product line specifications.
• Review design changes to determine impact to functional performance and compliance with internal engineering standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers on development of new brake friction formulations.
• Investigate new approaches to differentiate products internally and externally.
• Consult and evaluate suppliers on the manufacturing processes used in the production of brake pads and brake system components.
• Prepare and update DFMEA, DVP and engineering standards.
• Quality Management:
• Perform root cause analysis to address and correct current product issues.
• Re-evaluate products and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review and compile testing data to quantify improvements that have been made to various designs.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied science.
• 5 years' work experience in research, development and/or engineering of friction/wear components
• Experience in an automotive engineering environment specializing in Brake Systems and Friction would be preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in Autodesk Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 2D & 3D CAD systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T as per ASME Y14.5
• Knowledge and experience in Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) and Tribology
• Knowledge of SAE Brake Compliance Testing & other automotive industry standard brake dynamometer testing
• Experience in developing product DFMEAs & DVP&Rs
• Knowledge of Mechanical Testing (Hardness, Metallurgy, Tensile)
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) experience is an asset.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or NVH simulation experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated technical ability to initiate, direct and control projects.
• Experience in evaluating & auditing suppliers is an asset.
• Able to interpret and create technical drawings.
• Knowledge of MS Office is required.
• Analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to build effective business relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.