Brake Design Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 87,589 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Dearborn seeks a Team Lead for brake engineering. The ideal candidate will manage the design, development, and verification of brake systems and components, requiring a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $87,589 to $100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in brake system design or validation.
• Strong understanding of brake system architecture and components.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of brake components and systems.
• Conduct vehicle-level brake system tests.
• Manage supplier performance for brake components.

Skills

Brake system design

Functional verification

Supplier management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and sign-off of brake components and systems to meet performance and attribute requirements.
• Conduct vehicle-level and bench-level brake system tests for functional verification.
• Collaborate with development engineers to refine functional characteristics of brake components and systems.
• Manage supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery for brake components and systems.
• Represent brake engineering in discussions with interfacing teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities for current production subsystems, focusing on efficiency and complexity reduction.
• Support cost reduction and design optimization initiatives to achieve Ford’s Total Value Management (TVM) objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in brake system design, development, or validation within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of brake system architecture, components, and functional attributes.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle testing, component validation, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with automotive design and development processes, cost analysis, and supplier management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Employment type

• Full-time

Location

• Detroit, MI

Salary

• $87,589 - $100,000

Job function

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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