Job Description

The Opportunity:Our client, A Canadian producer of driveline steering and suspension parts is looking for an Engineer to join their teams. Reporting directly to the Manager, Product Development, the Brakes Engineer will play a key role in the design, engineering, and development of the Brakes product line. This role involves making technical recommendations, identifying key improvements, and analyzing failure modes of parts under warranty. The Engineer will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance product performance and innovation.What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop detailed specifications, drawings, testing, and validation plans for brake pads and brake system components.
• Assess new technologies and designs, providing recommendations based on scientific principles and test data.
• Evaluate and approve supplier designs and drawings for brake component procurement.
• Conduct product benchmarking for new brake component development.
• Expand and refine brake product line specifications.
• Review design changes to ensure compliance with internal engineering standards and impact on functional performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers on the development of new brake friction formulations.
• Identify new approaches to differentiate products internally and externally.
• Assess and advise suppliers on manufacturing processes for brake pads and brake system components.
• Prepare and update DFMEA, DVP, and engineering standards.
• Perform root cause analysis to address and resolve product issues.
• Continuously evaluate products and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review and compile testing data to quantify improvements in design and functionality.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science.
• 3-5+ years of experience in an automotive engineering environment specializing in brake systems and friction.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 2D & 3D CAD systems.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T as per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience in NVH and Tribology.
• Familiarity with SAE Brake Compliance Testing and other industry-standard brake dynamometer testing.
• Expertise in developing product DFMEAs & DVP&Rs.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing methods (Hardness, Metallurgy, Tensile).
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is an asset.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or NVH simulation experience is an asset.
• Proven ability to initiate, direct, and manage projects.
• Experience in evaluating and auditing suppliers is an asset.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to build effective business relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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