NVH Engineer

Brake Refinement Engineer – VARITE INC – Gaydon UK

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES? Our client is a global design and technology services company that provides services to various industries, including automotive, broadcast, communications, healthcare, and transportation. They offer engineering, research, and design (ER&D) services, focusing on software development, system integration, and support.

WHAT WE DO? Established in the year 2000, VARITE is an award‑winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non‑technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Location: Gaydon UK
Duration: 12 months fixed term employment

• Proven experience in automotive brake system refinement and NVH engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with vehicle testing and instrumentation for brake NVH.
• Proficiency in NVH measurement systems (HEAD Acoustics, LMS, Polytec) and brake dynamometer testing.
• Strong CAE skills in FEA (3Dx, Altair, Abaqus) for brake system analysis.
• Competence in data acquisition and signal processing tools (Artemis, Link, LMS).
• Knowledge of brake system design, materials, and thermal behaviour.
• Experience in structured problem‑solving (8D, RCA) and quality tools.
• Experience in thermal performance analysis of brake systems.
• Familiarity with pedal feel and brake system performance tuning.
• Exposure to whole vehicle NVH development
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety principles (for mechatronic brake systems)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO WIN:

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Full UK driving licence
• Industry Standard Advanced Driver Training
• Eligibility to travel freely across Europe without additional visa requirements (flexibility to work in varied climates).

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Design

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.