DRE Brakes

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Segula Technologies is seeking a Brake System & Pedals Design Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. The role covers end-to-end design, development, validation, and release of tunable brake system components, pedal assemblies, and interface hardware for current and new vehicle programs.

The candidate will lead design, sizing, and regulatory compliance activities, coordinate supplier RFQs, and oversee PPAP approvals while balancing cost and weight with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering.
• Experience with brake systems and automotive components.
• Knowledge of homologation/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and release of brake tunable components and pedal assemblies.
• Perform brake system sizing and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate supplier RFQs, reviews, and PPAP approvals.
• Provide plant and field quality support during launches.

Skills

Brake system design

Component design

CAU? CAE analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Position Overview

The Brake System & Pedals DRE is responsible for the end-to-end engineering design, development, validation, and release of tunable brake system components, pedal assemblies, and interface hardware. This role covers components such as Brake Boosters, Tandem Master Cylinders (TMC), Calipers, Drum Brakes, Brake Discs/Rotors, Brake Lines/Hoses, Parking Brake mechanisms, and Brake & Accelerator Pedal assemblies across current and new vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities

Component Design & Development

• Component Engineering: Lead the design, packaging, and release of brake tunable components (Boosters, TMC, Calipers, Drums, Discs, Hoses, Tubes) and Pedal assemblies (Brake and Accelerator Pedals).

• System Sizing & Compliance: Perform brake system sizing, kinematic calculations, and ensure homologation/regulatory compliance across target global markets.

• Architecture Integration: Study packaging, serviceability, cost implications, and component interdependencies within the vehicle architecture.

Supplier & Program Management

• Technical Sourcing: Develop requirement matrices, write Requests for Quotations (RFQs), conduct technical reviews, and manage supplier selection.

• Timeline Tracking: Monitor supplier development schedules, tooling/fixture/gauge progress, and process development to fit vehicle assembly requirements.

• Supplier Quality Oversight: Oversee process error-proofing, line inspection methods, Control Plans, PFMEAs, and PPAP approvals with Tier-1 suppliers.

Validation, CAE & Attribute Balancing

• Test & Verification Planning: Define durability and functional objectives for brake and pedal components, and manage the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).

• Simulation Integration: Guide CAE analysis teams to evaluate fatigue life cycle, dynamic stiffness, pedal feel, and NVH characteristics.

• Sample Validation: Coordinate physical testing and sample validation (DV/PV) to meet program quality gate KPIs.

Assembly Plant & Field Quality Support

• Plant Build Support: Provide engineering support during pre-series test builds and mass production launches at assembly plants.

• Root-Cause Analysis: Investigate and drive root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, DFSS) for early vehicle warranty and field-return concerns alongside quality and service teams.

• Cost & Weight Optimization: Identify and execute Value Optimization / VAVE initiatives for component cost and weight reduction.