Matthew McGladdery
Oxford,Oxfordshire
Summary
Experienced in suspension and structural engineering, with expertise in designing and analysing components such as uprights, push rods, and track rods. Proficient in load path definition, stiffness optimisation, and factor of safety assessment. Skilled in working with 7075-T6 aluminium and bonded carbon fibre composite structures. Demonstrates strong capabilities in simulation and analysis using tools like ANSYS for finite element analysis, ADAMS for multibody dynamics, STAR-CCM+ for CFD fundamentals, and RICARDO WAVE for 1D engine simulation. Utilises engineering software such as MATLAB, Siemens NX, and SolidWorks to enhance design processes. Committed to advancing engineering solutions through innovative approaches and continuous learning.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Suspension Design Engineer
Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR)
Oxford, Oxfordshire
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Design team for the rear uprights, push rods, and track rods for OBR26. Optimised upright design to mitigate gearbox oil leakage through improved stiffness, sealing interfaces, and load path control, while maintaining a mass target of sub-200 kg vehicle. Developed new bonding SOPs for composite push rod and track rod assemblies to improve consistency and reliability. CAD development, suspension load definition, and structural FEA using 7075-T6 aluminium and carbon fibre structures.
Suspension Component Design Engineer
UCLan Motorsport (Formula Student)
Preston, Lancashire
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Designed the front upright for the 2025 FS season. Completed structural FEA, stiffness and mass optimisation, manufacture-ready drawings. Supported vehicle testing and setup.
Education
MSc - Motorsport Engineering
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, Oxfordshire 09/2025 -
BEng (Hons) - Motorsport Engineering
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire 09/2022 - 07/2025
Skills
- Suspension & Structural Engineering:
Design and analysis of suspension and structural components including uprights, push rods, and track rods; load path definition, stiffness optimisation, and factor of safety (FOS) assessment - Materials & Structures:
Experience with 7075-T6 aluminium and bonded carbon fibre composite structures
- Simulation & Analysis:
Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS), Multibody Dynamics (ADAMS), CFD fundamentals (STAR-CCM), and 1D engine simulation (RICARDO WAVE) - Engineering Software & Programming:
MATLAB, Siemens NX, SolidWorks
Certification
FIA Motorsport Marshal Licence | Marshal – Airsoft Arena (safety enforcement, live-environment control).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Suspension Design Engineer
Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR)
09.2025 - 01.2026
Suspension Component Design Engineer
UCLan Motorsport (Formula Student)
09.2024 - 07.2025
MSc - Motorsport Engineering
Oxford Brookes University
09/2025 -
BEng (Hons) - Motorsport Engineering
University of Central Lancashire
09/2022 - 07/2025