Are you a passionate and dynamic Mechanical Engineer ready to kick-start your career in a engineering consultancy and join some of the best engineering minds in the UK? Look no further! Join our team at Randle Engineering, a leading SME engineering consultancy based in the heart of the UK. We specialise in chassis and suspension/vehicle dynamics, working with globally recognised brands to redefine the future of automotive engineering. By joining us, you will become one of our exemplary engineers and work on some truly engaging, challenging projects pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Position overview:

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, contributing your skills and enthusiasm to our innovative projects. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals in the field, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to some of the most exciting developments in engineering. Working across automotive, off-road, motorsport, commercial, amphibious and military through to surgical and agricultural robots, advanced groundwork applications and landing gear the variety is what makes consultancy so exciting and rewarding to work in!

The successful applicant(s) will receive internal training as required and mentoring from the experienced engineering team with the goal of developing them into a highly competent multi-disciplined engineer(s) in areas such as concept design, detailed design, FEA, multi-body analysis, math modelling, project management, time & budget management and customer facing liaison.

A key aspect of the role is demonstrating a ‘first principles’ approach to problem solving and rigour in everything you do, meaning each design or model begins in its simplest possible form, to ensure a thorough understanding develops along with the work.

The role:

Key Responsibilities:

Chassis and Suspension Design: Collaborate on the design and development of cutting-edge chassis and suspension systems, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance with industry standards.

Vehicle Dynamics Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of vehicle dynamics, utilising software tools to optimse handling, ride comfort, and overall performance.

Client Interaction: Engage with renowned global brands, understanding their requirements and providing technical support to deliver tailor-made solutions.

Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in chassis and suspension engineering, contributing to the continuous improvement of self and our consultancy.

Main function of the role:

• Activities include – First principles design, CAD design, FE Analysis, Detailed design, Multi body modelling, Simulation/Math modelling
• Developing and understanding other areas that impact on designs to sufficient level to control suppliers and understand issues (e.g. hydraulics, electronics etc.)
• Maintaining documentation and records to exceptionally high standards
• Drawings & release & issue control
• High quality report writing and presentation preparation and delivery to clients
• Customer liaison (from introduction, through quote preparation to project management and continuing relationship beyond project completion)
• Liaising with customers & suppliers and maintaining business relationships
• Drawings & release & issue control
• High quality report writing and presentation preparation and delivery to clients
• Customer liaison (from introduction, through quote preparation to project management and continuing relationship beyond project completion)
• Liaising with customers & suppliers and maintaining business relationships

Qualifications and skills:

• High attainment Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering
• Strong understanding of chassis and suspension principles – advantageous
• Exposure to and understanding of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and simulation tools (e.g., Adams, Simulink) – advantageous
• Understanding of first principles calculations to preface, back up & reinforce simulation results (e.g. hand calculations, Excel, Matlab) – advantageous
• Understanding of Multi-body analysis (such as MSC ADAMS, Pro Mechanica, SolidWorks Simulation) – advantageous
• Understanding of FEA (such as SolidWorks Simulation, Pro Mechanica or others)
• Structural, Modal, Kinematic, Compliant analysis capabilities
• Engineering design – concepts, prototypes & production ready designs
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Passion for automotive engineering and a desire to contribute to the success of our clients
• Self-motivated, rigorous & keen to learn
• The role welcomes applications from all qualified candidates; however, please note that this position is in the UK and requires existing UK work authorisation

Why Randle Engineering?

We offer more than just a job — we offer a platform for engineering excellence:

• Competitive Salary
• Private Healthcare (with optional family cover)
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Income Protection & Death in Service
• Company Car Scheme & Cycle to Work
• Annual Away Days & Socials
• Free Parking

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Randle Engineering is seeking a passionate and dynamic Mechanical Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems from the ground up. If you’re driven by curiosity, precision, and the pursuit of elegant solutions, this is your opportunity to work on intellectually demanding projects across a diverse range of sectors.

We’re a consultancy that values deep technical thinking, rigorous analysis and cross-functional versatility. At Randle Engineering, we don’t just build CAD models or run simulations — we engineer from first principles to develop innovative elegant solutions.

The successful applicant for this role will be a Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience, capable of applying a range of skills and methods to solve challenging engineering problems both independently and as part of a small team.

We value and develop a full breath of capabilities in our Engineers therefore the successful candidate will be capable of turning their hand to both design (from concepts through to component & assembly release) and analytical methods such as Multi Body Dynamics, mathematical modelling and Finite Element Analysis.

The role

As a Mechanical Engineer in our small and agile team, you’ll lead and contribute to projects that demand both creative design and analytical depth, including:

• System & Component Design using CAD and FEA tools
• Multi-body systems analysis, simulation, math modelling
• First Principles Engineering — hand calculations, mathematical modelling and simulation to challenge assumptions, validate ideas and develop innovative solutions
• Client-Facing Delivery — from concept to presentation, with clear, high-quality reporting & communication
• Cross-Sector Innovation — apply your skills across automotive, aerospace and more
• Supplier & Project Management — own the technical narrative and programme delivery

Who You Are

You’re not just a design engineer — you’re a problem solver who questions everything and builds from fundamentals. You bring:

Essential Experience

• Mechanical design from concept to production
• CAD proficiency (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.)
• Simulation proficiency (e.g. FEA, MBD, mathematical modelling, etc.)
• Confident in hand calculations, pragmatic estimation and analytical validation

Desirable Experience

• Experience and understanding of chassis and suspension design principles
• Multi-body systems analysis in MSC ADAMS
• Simulation and modelling in MATLAB/Simulink
• Hands on experience in a testing or development environment
• Comfortable with scripting and writing macros in languages such as VBA

Qualifications, competencies and requirements

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (2:1 or above) is preferred, Bachelor’s, Automotive Engineering and Aerospace Engineering will be considered. PhD in an appropriate field will be an advantage
• Strong A-levels (or equivalent), especially in Maths and Physics
• Competency in communication with colleagues and customers
• The role welcomes applications from all qualified candidates; however, please note that this position is in the UK and requires existing UK work authorisation

Why Randle Engineering?

We offer more than just a job — we offer a platform for engineering excellence:

• Competitive Salary – £35–45k Full-Time – open discussion available
• Private Healthcare (with optional family cover)
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Income Protection & Death in Service
• Development pathways (aligned with the Engineering Council competencies)
• Company Car & Cycle to Work Schemes
• Company Days & Socials
• Free Parking

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