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Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics
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Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics
Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics
Location: Warwick Employment Type: Permanent
About The Role
We are looking for a talented Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics to join a highly skilled engineering consultancy solving complex technical challenges across automotive, aerospace, robotics, and advanced engineering sectors.
Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to projects involving vehicle performance, chassis systems, suspension design, simulation, analysis, and testing. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of technical work early, applying engineering fundamentals and analytical thinking to develop practical solutions to real-world problems.
Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics, you will:
- Support the design, development, and validation of vehicle and mechanical systems.
- Apply first-principles engineering approaches to investigate and solve technical challenges.
- Carry out engineering calculations, modelling, and analysis to support design decisions.
- Perform vehicle dynamics studies, simulation activities, and system-level investigations.
- Support the development of suspension, chassis, and associated mechanical systems.
- Produce CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Participate in testing and validation activities, analysing results and identifying improvements.
- Collaborate with colleagues, clients, and suppliers to support successful project delivery.
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About You
The successful Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics will be curious, analytical, and passionate about solving engineering problems.
You will need a strong grounding in:
- Engineering fundamentals
- Mathematics
- Physics
You’ll enjoy understanding how systems behave, questioning assumptions, and developing robust technical solutions.
Requirements
- MEng or BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, mathematics, and physics.
- Experience using 3D CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or NX.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
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Desirable
- Experience with FEA, MBD, or simulation tools.
- Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, MSC ADAMS, or similar software.
- Exposure to vehicle testing, validation, or data analysis activities.
- Basic skills in Python, MATLAB, or VBA programming.
- Experience gained through industry placements, Formula Student, motorsport, or engineering projects.
Benefits
This Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics role offers:
- Exposure to diverse engineering challenges.
- Opportunity to develop technical expertise across multiple sectors.
- Collaboration with experienced engineers and technical specialists.
- A chance to combine strong technical foundations with curiosity, initiative, and engineering problem-solving enthusiasm.
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