Graduate Engine Engineer

Operating at the highest levels of international motor sport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Raid, GT racing and a variety of global customer racing activities. As part of our Graduate Engineering Programme for the 2027/28 intake, we are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Graduate Engine Engineer to join our Engine team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to develop their career within a high-performance motor sport environment, working at the interface between Engineering, Design and the Engine Department. You will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the build, development and testing of high-performance competition engines, contributing to the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of M-Sport's competition cars.

Engine Development: Assist with the build, development and testing of high-performance competition engines and components.

Project Support: Support planning and forecasting activities to help ensure projects remain on track and are delivered to the required standards and deadlines.

Process Improvement: Learn, develop and improve processes and procedures across the Engine Department.

Technical Documentation: Prepare and issue technical documentation drawings, specifications and build information relating to engine systems and components.

Quality & Build Checks: Conduct quality and build checks to ensure engines and components meet the required standards.

Component Tracking & Lifing: Assist with the tracking and lifing of engine components to support reliability, accuracy and effective component management.

Analysis & Reporting: Analyse and report on issues to support improvements in system reliability and overall performance.

System Integration: Support system layout, component selection and integration across multiple programmes.

Cross-Departmental

Collaboration:

Work closely with technicians, suppliers, Engineering, Design and other departments to ensure engine functionality and reliability.

We're looking for a self‑motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Engineering

Qualification:

BEng or MEng degree qualification in Motorsport Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.

Motorsport Passion: A genuine passion for motor sport and a drive to progress within a high-performance engineering environment.

Willingness to Learn: Keen to learn, develop and take on new challenges within a fast-paced and hands-on engineering environment.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a practical and methodical approach to problem solving.

Communication

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team‑building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different departments.

Quality & Performance: Pride yourself on delivering a high standard of performance and quality whilst working to strict deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.

Time Management: Ability to manage workloads effectively and deliver tasks to agreed deadlines.

IT Literacy: Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.

Previous experience within the motor sport or automotive industry, including an industrial placement year.

Hands‑on practical motor sport experience, such as volunteering on race weekends or Formula Student.

Fundamental understanding of internal combustion engines, powertrain systems and mechanical principles.

Operating a renowned global motor sport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe,…