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JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Manager, Product Development , the Brakes Engineer is accountable for the design, engineering, and development of the Brakes product line. In this role, the Brakes Engineer will also make recommendations and lend their experience to the Engineering team, identifying key improvements, as well as failure modes of parts in warranty.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Research and Development :
- Develop detailed specifications, drawings, testing, and validation plans for brake pads and brake system components.
- Assess new technologies / designs and make recommendations based on scientific principles and test data for the brake product line
- Execute product benchmarking for new product development or brake components
- Execute product benchmarking for new product development of brake component.
- Develop and continue to expand brake product line specifications
- Review design changes to determine impact to functional performance and compliance with internal engineering standards.
- Collaborate with suppliers on development of new brake friction formulations
- Investigate new approaches to differentiate products internally and externally
- Consult and evaluate suppliers on the manufacturing processes and used in the production of brakes pads and brake system components.
- Prepare and update DFMEA, DVP and engineering standards
Quality Management :
Perform root cause analysis to address and correct current product issuesRe-evaluate products and identify opportunities for improvementReview and compile testing data to quantify improvements that have been made to various designDepartmental Development :
On-boarding and training new team membersReview identified errors and mentor or coach teamDocument and upgrade current engineering specifications and standardsContribute to Mevotech engineering standards and process improvement initiativesCollaborate with Marketing & Sales on the creation of marking / sales content and presentationsQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science7-9 years’ work experience in an Automotive engineering environment specializing in BrakeSystems and FrictionExtensive knowledge in Autodesk Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 2D & 3D CAD systemsKnowledge of GD&T as per ASMEKnowledge and experience in NVH and TribologyKnowledge of SAE Brake Compliance Testing & other automotive industry standard brakedynamometer testingExperience in developing product DFMEAs & DVP&RsKnowledge of Mechanical Testing (Hardness, Metallurgy, Tensile)Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) experience is an asset.Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and / or NVH simulation experience is an asset.Demonstrated technical ability to initiate, direct and control projects.Experience in evaluating & auditing suppliers is an asset.Able to interpret and create technical drawings.Knowledge of MS Office is required.Analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.Proven ability to build effective business relationships.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Diversity and Inclusion :
Diversity at Mevotech means that as an organization we provide the opportunity to employ a diverse team of people reflective of the communities in which we operate.