Brake Systems Test & Validation Engineer

Akebono Brake Corporation; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Akebono Brake Corporation in Farmington Hills, MI, seeks a results-driven engineer to test, develop and validate brake component designs or new applications of existing designs. You plan, execute and report experiments, analyze dimensional measurements, recommend corrective actions using Six Sigma or Shainin, and collaborate with design engineers to meet customer’s specifications and timing.

Responsibilities include writing test procedures, leading technicians, improving test equipment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master’s preferred; six+ years in brake design or testing is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply Six Sigma or Shainin methodologies.
• Experience with GD&T, CAD drawings, and fixture development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report experimental and validation tests on brake products.
• Plan and analyze dimensional measurement of brake components.
• Analyze test results and recommend corrective actions for non-compliance.
• Collaborate with design engineers and project managers to ensure specs and timing.
• Design and write test procedures.
• Lead technicians in test procedures and measurement execution.
• Recommend and implement improvements to test equipment and procedures.
• Create fixture drawings using Auto-Cad and SolidWorks with GD&T.
• Perform reference calibration on equipment as assigned.

Skills

Six Sigma

Shainin

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Auto-Cad

SolidWorks

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Job description

Akebono Brake Corporation in Farmington Hills, MI, seeks a results-driven engineer to test, develop and validate brake component designs or new applications of existing designs. You plan, execute and report experiments, analyze dimensional measurements, recommend corrective actions using Six Sigma or Shainin, and collaborate with design engineers to meet customer’s specifications and timing.

Responsibilities include writing test procedures, leading technicians, improving test equipment, and