Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer

Sumitomo Electric; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Contechs is recruiting on behalf of a leading high-performance automotive OEM for a Chassis Braking Systems Project Engineer on a contract basis. Hybrid working arrangement: 2-3 days on-site Oxford/Surrey, outside IR35.

You will lead the delivery of braking systems, develop technical specifications, and coordinate with suppliers through prototype to production, ensuring on-time delivery and design integrity.

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.

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

Project management

Automotive chassis engineering

Brake systems knowledge

DFMEA/DVP

Design reviews

Supplier liaison

Prototype to production

CAD/CAE tools

SAP part structuring

Test standards

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

SAP

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.

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.