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Mechanical Engineer

Join a team where engineering is reimagined from first principles

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 thinkingrigorous 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