Engine Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

M-Sport UK is at the forefront of global motor sport, delivering championship-winning performance across WRC, Rally‑Raid, GT and track-focused programmes. Our dedication to engineering excellence, innovation, and competition drives everything we do.

We are now looking for a passionate and talented Engine Engineer to join our expanding Engine Engineering team. You will play a key role in the development, optimisation, and delivery of high-performance engines for our motor sport programmes.

The role and responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and validation of high-performance engines.
• Conducting data analysis, IC Engine calibration, dyno testing, and performance correlation activities.
• Working closely with design and build teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Prepare post event reports and bulletins to include event and performance analysis of the engine.
• Providing hands‑on support for engine builds, dyno sessions, and event operations.
• Helping to drive an integrated and collaborative approach to improving performance aspects, including identifying and resolving technical issues.

We’re looking for a self‑motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Educated to BEng or MEng degree level in Motorsport Engineering/Technology, Automotive, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Thorough understanding of internal combustion engines and their systems.
• A genuine passion for motor sport and a drive to progress within a high‑performance engineering environment.
• Have a meticulous attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team building skills, and share our determination to deliver the very best results.
• Pride yourself on delivering a high standard of performance and quality whilst working to strict deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar engine engineering role in motor sport. This can include racing or rallying.

Operating a renowned global motor sport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M‑Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motor sport series.

The drive to deliver championship‑winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our engineering team; and the key to our continuing success starts with you having influence throughout the core procedures of all our vehicles – from concepts and original designs, to running test programmes and defining the means to enhance maximum performance.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M‑Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date:
Friday 19th December

Job Reference: REDE
251118