DRE Brakes and Pedals

Segula Technologies; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Segula Technologies in the United States seeks a Brake Systems Engineer for end-to-end design, development, validation, and release of tunable brake components and pedal assemblies across programs.

You will lead component engineering, system sizing, and architecture integration while coordinating supplier activities and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role demands strong CAE oversight, DVP&R experience, and readiness for pre-series and mass production support.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive brake systems or related subsystems.
• Knowledge of homologation and regulatory compliance for global markets.
• Experience coordinating CAE analysis and test activities.
• Experience with design verification planning and reporting (DVP&R).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, packaging, and release of brake tunable components (Boosters, TMC, Calipers, Drums, Discs, Hoses, Tubes) and Pedal assemblies (Brake and Accelerator Pedals).
• Perform brake system sizing and ensure regulatory compliance across markets.
• Integrate architecture considerations with vehicle packaging and cost impact.
• Spearhead supplier RFQs, technical reviews, and supplier selection.
• Track programs, tooling progress, and process development to fit assembly needs.
• Coordinate CAE analysis for fatigue, stiffness, NVH, and pedal feel.
• Plan and oversee DV/PV testing and sample validation to meet KPIs.
• Support assembly plants during pre-series and mass production, plus root-cause analysis.

Skills

Brake system design

System integration

Regulatory compliance

DV/PV planning

Tools

DVP&R tools

PFMEA

PPAP

8D problem solving

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.