Lyle Munro
Scotland, Fife,Mobile
Summary
Driven Mechanical Engineering graduate with a focus on Formula 1 and high-performance motorsport. Led Vehicle Dynamics, Suspension, and Aerodynamics teams in Formula Student, honing expertise in suspension design, vehicle dynamics, and CFD. Experienced in CAD and FEA, complemented by practical engineering roles. Committed to advancing vehicle performance in a fast-paced motorsport environment.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work history
Aerodynamics & CFD Lead
Formula Student Team Napier
Edinburgh
2026.08 - Current
- Lead the Aerodynamics & CFD team in developing the full 2027 Formula Student aerodynamic package, coordinating aerodynamic design, CFD analysis and vehicle integration.
- Used ANSYS Fluent to analyse airflow, pressure distribution, downforce and drag, using CFD results to evaluate and refine aerodynamic designs.
- Developed full aerodynamic package using SolidWorks for CAD development, component design, and vehicle packaging, ensuring optimal aerodynamic efficiency.
- Investigated interaction between aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics, assessing ride height, pitch, roll, and heave effects on aerodynamic performance to enhance vehicle stability.
- Collaborated with suspension, chassis, and powertrain teams to integrate aerodynamic package within wider vehicle, balancing performance, packaging, and manufacturability for improved overall effectiveness.
Race Technician
Edina Ecosse Racing
Dunfermline, Fife
2026.07 - Current
- Assisted in race preparation, vehicle setup, and trackside operations for a competitive Scottish C1 Cup race team, ensuring optimal performance.
- Collaborated with drivers and the race team to diagnose vehicle issues and implement setup adjustments based on real-time feedback and track performance.
- Assisted with suspension setup and load-transfer adjustments, using the car's suspension platform to understand and alter vehicle behaviour for different track conditions.
- Gained practical experience of the relationship between suspension setup, vehicle dynamics and on-track performance, complementing my Formula Student vehicle dynamics and suspension work.
- Carried out practical tasks including wheel changes, refuelling, vehicle checks and post-session adjustments, preparing the car between sessions.
- Operated effectively in a high-pressure motorsport environment, ensuring safe and efficient task completion while maintaining clear communication with team.
Vehicle Dynamics & Suspension Lead
Formula Student Team Napier
Edinburgh
2026.05 - Current
- Lead the Vehicle Dynamics & Suspension team in the development of the 2027 Formula Student car, coordinating suspension design, analysis and development activities.
- Designed and analysed double-wishbone suspension system and hardpoints using SusProg3D and MATLAB, evaluating camber gain, bump steer, roll centre migration, caster, toe and wheel-centre kinematics to optimise suspension performance.
- Apply vehicle dynamics principles to understand the interaction between suspension geometry, tyre behaviour, roll, heave and vehicle handling, using simulation to guide design decisions.
- Use RD KineSolver for rapid control-arm and upright geometry analysis, assessing camber migration and suspension behaviour through bump and roll travel.
- Collaborated with chassis, aerodynamics and powertrain leads to integrate suspension system within wider vehicle, ensuring balance of performance, packaging, manufacturability and compliance with regulations.
- Gained practical experience in suspension assembly and vehicle integration, applying developed geometry and components to physical Formula Student car, facilitating transition from simulation and CAD to functional vehicle.
Mechanical engineer
Alan Campbell Engineering Services Limited (ACESL)
Stoke-on-Trent
2025.06 - Current
- Assembled, designed, tested and commissioned 6 kVA and 9 kVA generator and backup power systems, performing QA inspections, torque verification, load-bank testing and battery performance checks to ensure operational reliability.
- Executed detailed battery testing and analysis using equipment including Megger Torkel, BVM, Hioki and Franklin to measure voltage, resistance, capacity and overall battery performance, contributing to quality assurance and product reliability.
- Carried out battery teardowns, inspecting and disassembling battery systems to understand their construction, components and condition, while identifying issues and supporting engineering assessment.
- Designed a customer-specific battery cabinet cradle/ramp and supporting components, considering structural requirements, packaging, installation and manufacturability.
- Used SolidWorks FEA to assess structural performance of a 1,400 kg battery cabinet cradle, applying simulation results to support design decisions.
- Acquired over a year of hands-on engineering experience in mechanical design, CAD, testing, assembly, prototyping and system integration for battery and backup power systems, enhancing overall project delivery.
- Carried out battery swap-outs and installation work at BT telephone exchanges, gaining practical experience working with customer-site requirements and installed power systems.
- Developed and delivered a battery installation and de-installation training course for Openreach engineers, producing training material and supporting practical instruction; achieved a 100% pass rate.
- Worked directly with customers, suppliers and engineers, discussing technical requirements, resolving issues and representing the company professionally in meetings, site work and engineering discussions.
- Created a 3D-printed representation of a battery system from my CAD design for use at an engineering/company event, translating a digital design into a physical demonstration model.
- Developed an understanding of the complete engineering process, from customer requirements and design through CAD, manufacture, assembly, testing, installation and validation.
Automotive Engineering Work Experience
Nissan
Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire
2026.09 - 2026.09
- Analysed wind-tunnel data from France for prototype Juke, Qashqai and LEAF vehicles using MATLAB, producing 2D and 3D wake visualisations to assess velocity distributions and aerodynamic behaviour.
- Completed practical training in Siemens STAR-CCM+, gaining skills in geometry preparation, meshing, mesh studies and CFD analysis of vehicle aerodynamics to support design optimisation.
- Assisted with Qashqai prototype aeroacoustics testing, setting up wind-noise measurements prior to vehicle testing at UTAC test track in Millbrook, contributing to performance evaluation.
- Gained exposure to Vehicle Dynamics & Ride & Handling, including K&C analysis and vehicle simulation, alongside engineering areas including interior design, crash safety and materials.
- Completed a two-week engineering placement gaining broad exposure to automotive engineering and vehicle development, across aerodynamics, CFD, aeroacoustics, vehicle dynamics and wider engineering disciplines.
- Developed a much broader understanding of how different engineering disciplines work together throughout professional vehicle development, from simulation and experimental testing through to vehicle integration and validation.
Formula Student Competition
Formula Student Team Napier
Silverstone, Northamptonshire
2026.07 - 2026.07
- Represented Formula Student Team Napier at Formula Student competition in Silverstone, gaining comprehensive experience of competition environment.
- Collaborated with team in vehicle preparation, assembly, and technical scrutineering, identifying and resolving issues to ensure car compliance with regulations.
- Contributed to time-critical problem solving and vehicle integration in garage, enhancing teamwork skills in a competitive motorsport setting.
- Participated in the Design Event, presenting and discussing the engineering behind the Formula Student car with judges.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 2022.09 -
Master of Science - Engineering Systems & Requirements
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU)
Luzern, Switzerland 2026.08 - 2026.08
Skills
Vehicle Dynamics: Suspension kinematics, Aerodynamics and CFD, Vehicle Performance, Lap Simulation, K&C Analysis, Load Transfer
CAD & Simulation: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS Static Structural, Siemens STAR-CCM, CONVERGE, SusProg3D, RD KineSolver, FEA
Engineering: MATLAB programming, Design for manufacturing, System Integration, Prototyping, 3D Printing, Material testing
Manufacturing & Control: PLC programming, HMI Development, Composite Manufacturing, Thermal Management, Precision Machining
Certification
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) | SOLIDWORKS | Jun 2026
The Complete Guide to Aerodynamics in F1 | Racetrack Dynamics | Sep 2026
The Complete Guide to Vehicle Dynamics IN F1 | Racetrack Dynamics | Sep 2026
Affiliations
- Motorsport: Formula 1, motorsport and vehicle performance
- Sport & Fitness: Gym, running, football and badminton
- Travel: Exploring new places and experiencing different cultures
Timeline
Automotive Engineering Work Experience
Nissan
2026.09 - 2026.09
Aerodynamics & CFD Lead
Formula Student Team Napier
2026.08 - Current
Master of Science - Engineering Systems & Requirements
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU)
2026.08 - 2026.08
Race Technician
Edina Ecosse Racing
2026.07 - Current
Formula Student Competition
Formula Student Team Napier
2026.07 - 2026.07
Vehicle Dynamics & Suspension Lead
Formula Student Team Napier
2026.05 - Current
Mechanical engineer
Alan Campbell Engineering Services Limited (ACESL)
2025.06 - Current
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University
2022.09 -