Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Contechs Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a leading high-performance automotive OEM for a Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer on a contract basis. The role is hybrid, based in Oxford with some on-site requirements in Surrey.

You will lead delivery of chassis braking systems, develop technical specifications and manage design reviews, DFMEAs and component releases, while coordinating with suppliers and supporting prototype to production builds.

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

Chassis braking systems

Project delivery

Automotive engineering

Problem-solving

Supplier liaison

CAD/CAE tools

Engineering release

EPB knowledge

Brake components

DFMEA/DVP

Tools

SAP part structuring

Component releases

Job description

Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer

Position: Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer

Sector: Automotive Engineering

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

Position Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.

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.