Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner Since 1994
Established in 1994, Randle Engineering Solutions has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge design and simulation services to global clients. Founded by Steve Randle, a key figure in the development of the McLaren F1 road car, our consultancy specialises in applying fundamental engineering principles to solve complex problems across diverse sectors. Originally focused on automotive engineering, we have expanded our expertise to include defence, aerospace, robotics, and medical devices, maintaining a holistic first-principles approach. Our team of experienced engineers combines technical excellence with agility, ensuring high-quality results tailored to client needs. In 2021, we launched Randle Software, offering innovative tools that streamline engineering workflows while maintaining quality.Our global reach is underpinned by a commitment to trust, innovation, and client-centric solutions. We prioritise transparency and collaboration, ensuring our services add value at every project stage. With a legacy of solving challenges in vehicle dynamics, suspension systems, and component engineering, we continue to push boundaries in engineering consultancy. Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of engineering solutions worldwide, leveraging decades of experience and cross-sector adaptability. By bridging traditional engineering with digital innovation, we empower clients to reduce development timescales and costs while maintaining excellence.
Services
Vehicle Concepts
Suspension Engineering
Powertrain Engineering
Component Engineering
Product Concepts
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in vehicle dynamics and suspension engineering.
- Our multi-sector experience spans automotive, defence, aerospace, and medical devices.
- We develop proprietary software tools to reduce development timescales and costs.
- Our first-principles approach ensures robust, adaptable engineering solutions.
- We combine consultancy agility with global project delivery capabilities.
Services
Vehicle Concepts
Our vehicle concept services focus on creating innovative, scalable designs for automotive and ground vehicles. We utilise first-principles engineering to develop chassis architectures, suspension systems, and powertrain layouts tailored to client specifications. By integrating simulation tools and iterative design processes, we ensure optimal performance, durability, and cost-efficiency for both traditional and emerging mobility solutions.
Suspension Engineering
Specialising in suspension design and analysis, we deliver systems that balance ride comfort, handling precision, and durability. Our approach combines kinematic modelling, compliance analysis, and component specification to meet exacting performance targets. We address challenges in both conventional and autonomous vehicles, ensuring solutions align with evolving industry standards and client requirements.
Powertrain Engineering
We provide comprehensive powertrain engineering services, from initial concept to detailed design validation. Our expertise spans internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, and electric drivetrains. By leveraging simulation tools and data-driven analysis, we optimise efficiency, emissions, and performance while ensuring compatibility with vehicle dynamics and packaging constraints.
Component Engineering
Our component engineering services focus on designing and validating individual parts for automotive and industrial applications. We employ advanced stress analysis, material selection, and manufacturing feasibility studies to ensure components meet functional, safety, and cost targets. This includes bespoke solutions for high-volume production and niche, safety-critical applications.
Product Concepts
We develop novel product concepts for engineering challenges across sectors, including robotics and medical devices. Our process begins with requirement analysis, followed by rapid prototyping and simulation-driven refinement. By applying cross-sector insights, we create innovative, market-ready solutions that address unmet needs while maintaining technical and commercial viability.
People
Steve Randle
Chairman
Founder of Randle Engineering Solutions, Steve brings decades of automotive engineering expertise from roles at Jaguar and McLaren, including co-developing the McLaren F1 road car. His leadership drives the company's technical vision and cross-sector innovation.
Ally McMahon
CEO
Ally oversees strategic growth and operational excellence at Randle Engineering Solutions. With a background in business leadership and engineering consultancy, she focuses on expanding the company's global footprint and enhancing client value through innovation and service diversification.
Dominic Simpson
CTO
Dominic leads technical development, ensuring cutting-edge solutions in simulation and software tools. His expertise in vehicle dynamics and digital engineering drives Randle Software's product roadmap, integrating consultancy insights into scalable, user-centric applications.
Peter Benzie
Engineering Manager
Peter manages engineering projects, specialising in suspension systems and component design. With extensive experience in automotive and industrial applications, he ensures technical excellence and client satisfaction through rigorous analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Rob Capaldi
Technical Sales Manager
Rob bridges client needs with technical solutions, leveraging his engineering background to identify opportunities in global markets. He focuses on building long-term partnerships and demonstrating Randle's value through tailored consultancy and software offerings.
Questions
What sectors does Randle Engineering work with?
We operate across automotive, defence, aerospace, robotics, construction, and medical sectors, applying first-principles engineering to solve complex challenges in each domain.
What services does Randle Software offer?
Randle Software provides cloud-based tools like RS-Auto for vehicle engineering, including modules for chassis target setting, suspension design, and ride analysis to streamline development workflows.
What sets Randle apart from other engineering consultancies?
Our holistic first-principles approach, cross-sector adaptability, and integration of consultancy with proprietary software tools ensure innovative, efficient solutions tailored to client needs.
Does Randle Engineering offer global services?
Yes, we deliver projects worldwide, supported by a flexible cloud-based software strategy and a team with extensive international industry experience.
