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Collabera

Brake Development Lab (BDL) Engineer / Supervisor

On site

Windsor, Canada

Junior

Freelance

10-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Time Management Conflict Resolution VBA Data Analysis Test Training

Job Specifications

Department:

Engineering Systems Development – Chassis / Body-in-White (ESD – CBIW)

Description:

The Brake Development Lab (BDL) is part of the Engineering Systems Development – Chassis / Body-in-White (ESD – CBIW) department.

Responsibilities include the operation of two brake-end dynos and one full-size chassis dyno including associated test setup and reporting. The primary responsibility will be the supervision of unionized personnel and duties associated with such supervision (safety, environmental, conflict resolution, etc.).

Other activities will also include taking and analyzing data using the Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test Stand. Departmental activities may be required depending on scheduling, for example, vacation coverage in the Electromechanical Systems Test Lab.

The coordination and shipping of specimens and samples to various product engineers and suppliers will also be required.

Other work duties include working with external suppliers to lead the dissections of various components, track budgets, and help generate purchase orders. Work with ARDC management and University of Windsor in interviewing, hiring, and training co-op students.

Excellent communication and leadership skills are required to coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics. The successful applicant must have cross-functional experience in working collaboratively with the mechanic supervisor, union, management, maintenance, and facilities teams.

The BDL is a 24/7 operation where occasionally coverage on the afternoon, midnight, weekends/OT may be required.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Material Engineering is required from an accredited university
3+ years of engineering experience within the automotive/testing industry, testing experience preferred
Experience working in a unionized environment
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada with ability to travel to USA
Must have a valid driver’s license
Knowledge of vehicle suspension and braking systems
Team Center and NX knowledge would be an asset
Knowledge of Link ProLink software suite an asset
Previous experience using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) an asset
Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow-up skills
Excellent written and oral skills

Additional Information / Must Have's:

Brake system design/testing experience
Unigraphics NX experience
Test lab experience with data analysis
Onsite - 100% - ARDC 3939 Rhodes Drive, Windsor, Ontario
Driving a Stellantis vehicle is required
Amount of travel: Very little, mostly to CTC and Chelsea Proving Grounds

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