Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer

Contechs; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs is recruiting a Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer on a 6-month contract with hybrid work in Oxford and Surrey. You will lead braking systems delivery, manage specifications and DFMEAs, and coordinate with suppliers through prototype to production to meet design and timing targets.

You will work with SAP and CAD/CAE tools, supporting concept development, design reviews, and validation plans within a high-performance automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within automotive chassis or braking systems.
• Strong knowledge of brake discs, calipers, brake performance, and integrated parking brake systems (EPB).
• Experience with brake pipes, hoses, brake cooling ducts, and associated braking components.
• Knowledge of technical specifications, DFMEA, DVP, design reviews, and component validation processes.
• Experience supporting vehicle builds from prototype through to production.
• Understanding of CAD/CAE tools and engineering release processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing component development activities.
• Knowledge of SAP part structuring and component engineering releases.
• Experience defining pedal box, pedal-to-booster systems, validation plans, and test standards.
• Strong problem-solving and project delivery skills within an automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of chassis braking systems to meet design, performance, cost, and timing targets.
• Develop and manage technical specifications, DFMEAs, DVPs, design reviews, and component releases.
• Support concept development, packaging studies, detailed design activities, and engineering calculations.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure successful design, development, validation, and production readiness.
• Support prototype and production builds, investigating and resolving engineering issues.
• Represent the chassis engineering team during design reviews, test activities, and programme meetings.

Skills

Automotive chassis

Project engineering

DFMEA/DVP

CAD/CAE tools

Supplier liaison

Problem solving

Production releases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD/CAE software

Job description

Position: Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer

Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site Oxford / Surrey

Position Type: Contract 6 months initially

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate

About the Company

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of a leading high-performance automotive OEM. They are seeking a Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer to join their team on a contract basis, supporting the delivery of advanced vehicle programmes.

Job Description

As a Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer, your main responsibilities are:

• Lead the delivery of chassis braking systems to meet design, performance, cost, and timing targets.
• Develop and manage technical specifications, DFMEAs, DVPs, design reviews, and component releases.
• Support concept development, packaging studies, detailed design activities, and engineering calculations.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure successful design, development, validation, and production readiness.
• Support prototype and production builds, investigating and resolving engineering issues.
• Represent the chassis engineering team during design reviews, test activities, and programme meetings.

Qualifications / Skills Needed

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer within automotive chassis or braking systems.
• Strong knowledge of brake discs, calipers, brake performance, and integrated parking brake systems (EPB).
• Experience with brake pipes, hoses, brake cooling ducts, and associated braking components.
• Knowledge of technical specifications, DFMEA, DVP, design reviews, and component validation processes.
• Experience supporting vehicle builds from prototype through to production.
• Understanding of CAD/CAE tools and engineering release processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing component development activities.
• Knowledge of SAP part structuring and component engineering releases.
• Experience defining pedal box, pedal-to-booster systems, validation plans, and test standards.
• Strong problem-solving and project delivery skills within an automotive environment.

Why Work Through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, Contechs acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.