NVH Engineer

VARITE INC; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

A global design and technology services company is seeking a Brake Refinement Engineer for a 12-month contract in Gaydon, UK. The successful candidate will have expertise in automotive brake system refinement and NVH engineering, along with strong skills in FEA analysis and data acquisition tools. A degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is required, as well as a full UK driving license. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative automotive designs in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive brake system refinement.
• Strong CAE skills in FEA for brake system analysis.
• Competence in data acquisition and signal processing tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle testing and analyze brake NVH.
• Perform thermal performance analysis of brake systems.
• Tune brake system performance and pedal feel.

Skills

Automotive brake system refinement

NVH engineering

Vehicle testing instrumentation

NVH measurement systems

Design and analysis using FEA

Data acquisition tools

Thermal performance analysis

Structured problem-solving techniques

ISO 26262 knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

HEAD Acoustics

LMS

Polytec

3Dx

Altair

Abaqus

Artemis

Link

Job description

Brake Refinement Engineer – VARITE INC – Gaydon UK

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES? Our client is a global design and technology services company that provides services to various industries, including automotive, broadcast, communications, healthcare, and transportation. They offer engineering, research, and design (ER&D) services, focusing on software development, system integration, and support.

WHAT WE DO? Established in the year 2000, VARITE is an award‑winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non‑technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Location: Gaydon UK
Duration: 12 months fixed term employment

• Proven experience in automotive brake system refinement and NVH engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with vehicle testing and instrumentation for brake NVH.
• Proficiency in NVH measurement systems (HEAD Acoustics, LMS, Polytec) and brake dynamometer testing.
• Strong CAE skills in FEA (3Dx, Altair, Abaqus) for brake system analysis.
• Competence in data acquisition and signal processing tools (Artemis, Link, LMS).
• Knowledge of brake system design, materials, and thermal behaviour.
• Experience in structured problem‑solving (8D, RCA) and quality tools.
• Experience in thermal performance analysis of brake systems.
• Familiarity with pedal feel and brake system performance tuning.
• Exposure to whole vehicle NVH development
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety principles (for mechatronic brake systems)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO WIN:

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Full UK driving licence
• Industry Standard Advanced Driver Training
• Eligibility to travel freely across Europe without additional visa requirements (flexibility to work in varied climates).

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Design

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.