Foundation Brakes Development Engineer

Location

Warwick, Warwickshire | United Kingdom

Job description

We are looking for our new Foundation Brakes Development Engineer to work within an agile Chassis team to deliver the P3A vehicle’s foundation brake system. The location of this role can either be in our UK or Croatian office.

Who are we?

We are a diverse team shaping the future of mobility. By leveraging technology and innovation, we are creating a ground-breaking ecosystem consisting of our autonomous electric vehicle, specialized infrastructure, and service platform. Together we are redefining urban mobility to improve the communities, be good to our planet, and give our customers a safe, effortless, and premium user experience.

As a start-up, we believe in giving every team member an equal opportunity to participate and share their ideas, whether you're an experienced professional or just starting. If the thought of working on this unique and innovative project excites you, keep reading!

Who and what will you be working with?

Amongst chassis engineering peers, you will work in a dynamic and innovative work environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. You will collaborate closely with adjacent vehicle engineering teams and various stakeholders to drive the successful delivery of our platform into vehicles.

What will you be responsible for?

• Report to the head of chassis – support overall delivery and technical status of the foundation brake systems.
• Work/lead an outsourced system integrator & tier 1 suppliers to deliver the brake attributes (performance, refinement, durability, residual drag torque, blending) the vehicle needs.
• Interface with internal manufacturing and virtual series’ teams and deliver content/resolve designs to their gateways.
• Chair regular foundation brake system reviews.
• Manage several tier 1 suppliers to deliver the foundation brake system.
• Manage and develop the foundation brake system FMEA & DVP.
• Managing system Risks, Issues, Actions & Decisions.
• Plan effectively and maintain Gantt charts/budget status within SmartSheets (similar to MS Excel/Project) for all foundation brake development work.
• Drive vehicle and conduct performance and NVH brake test work.
• Be able to set up and use instrumentation, including post processing.
• Lead and direct outsourced dyno activities.
• Write technical reports.
• Ensure all parts are well designed and delivered on time for vehicle builds and testing. Coordinate with colleagues where necessary to ensure smooth delivery (e.g. where suspension parts are needed for NVH dyno testing – the successful applicant will be expected to ensure the prototype parts requirement is effectively communicated).
• Awareness of foundation brake CAE processes and activities, checking model assumptions relate to the P3A vehicle brakes attribute balance. E.g. awareness of 1D sizing, thermal FEA, structural FEA, complex eigen value simulation etc.
• Support the overall Foundation brakes system delivery.
• Lead foundation brake development & refinement activities.
• Be adaptable to ensure the “chassis” team succeed in delivering the P3a vehicle on time to quality.

Who are we looking for?

To help achieve our goals, we need someone with

• Degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• >6 years automotive foundation brake experience.
• Planning experience essential – ideally qualification e.g. Prince2/APM.
• Experience of chassis commodity engineering.
• Experience of releasing and quality checks such as GD&T
• Experience of on vehicle NVH and performance testing.
• Experience of managing dyno testing activities.
• Experience in a “Start-up” business is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Software toolset
  • Siemens TeamCentre (releasing and BoM management).
  • MS office 365 tools (outlook, teams, word, excel etc.).
  • Planning & development of Gantt charts (i.e. smartsheets or MS project).
  • Data acquisition post processing s/w (e.g. Prosig Dats/matlab etc.)

This person needs to

• Have strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have experience of working in a startup is preferable
• Be eligible to work in the UK if UK is your preferred location of work (sponsorship not available)
• Be able to travel domestically and internationally as defined by the project need

What can we do for you?

This unique opportunity to develop latest autonomous driving technology within a local start-up also includes:

• Hybrid working environment (possibility of WFH and flexible working hours);
• Internal Learning & Development programme;
• Knowledge sharing with experts from more than 20 industries;
• Working autonomously and having direct ownership over your work;
• Strong company culture of feedback and radical transparency;
• Open communication and equal opportunities to share ideas;
• Additional financial and wellbeing packages.

Curious about what else we offer? Check out our Perks & Benefits and discover why our team loves working here!

How can you apply?

If you’re looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity, and you can relate to our culture – hit the apply button!

We’ll make sure to review the application and get back to you with a status report within 10 days. Following your success in this first step, our selection process includes:

• HR interview focused on culture fit,
• Technical interview with the team/manager,
• Task, depending on the role, and
• C-level interview.

Not sure if this role is the right fit?

We’re always looking for creators who challenge the status quo and aren’t afraid to take the lead. If that’s you, we encourage you to find out more about our story and share yours with us!

Project 3 Mobility is a company comprised of people with different qualities and backgrounds, because we believe our differences make us stronger. That is why we evaluate qualified applicants fairly and equally, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. All applications will be considered in accordance with the regulations of personal data protection.

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