Brake design engineer

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK

Listing for: Racecar Engineering & Build (further information supplied on a successful shortlisting)

Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-09-12

Job specializations:

Engineering
Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Role description:

To engineer a new line of high performance brake calipers & discs for aftermarket & motor sport 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

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