Wilwood Engineering--the Camarillo, California-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance disc brakes and components--has appointed Robert Hemingway as its new director of engineering.

Hemingway will join the research & development (R&D)/engineering team and focus on Wilwood's ability to design and produce premium-quality brake components and systems utilizing the latest manufacturing and new material technologies. 

"I am excited to join the iconic Wilwood Engineering team and lead the already successful research and development group into the future. Let's grab another gear and push the pedal to the floor as we begin the next chapter of what the best brake systems in the world are and will always be."

With over 10 years as an engineering hardware development professional in the automotive, aerospace and defense industry, Hemingway most recently served as a senior development engineer at Garrett Motion in Torrance, California, where he helped launch new products.

Prior experience includes a position with Honda Performance Development as the top-end development lead for racing categories from motocross to IndyCar.

For more information, visit wilwood.com.