Finlay Knight

A BSc (Hons) Industrial Design graduate with strong creative and technical skills and a keen interest in design engineering.

Additive Manufacturing Technician, McLaren Racing, September 2022 – Present

• Prepared and maintained a range of AM machines including SLA, FDM & SLS, ensuring quality and timely delivery of parts.
• Gained an understanding of requirements for both aero model and full-scale 3D printed components and processed components to a high standard.
• Developed proficiency in 3DX CATIA, Streamics, Javelin and Magics for efficient workflow management.
• Communicated effectively with team members, identified potential delays, and supported alternative plans to minimize potential impact.
• Fostered productive working relationships to enhance efficiency and morale.
• Demonstrated a methodical, target-driven approach.

CAD/BIM Technician, Hewson Consulting Engineers, July 2022 – August 2022

• Utilized CAD and BIM software (AutoCAD) to produce both 2D and 3D models and drawings for civil engineering civil engineering projects.
• Collaborated with engineers and project managers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date CAD architecture and drawing databases.

BSc (Hons) Industrial Design – First Class Honours University of Portsmouth (2018 - 2021)

• Completed design projects from ideation to final design while under time pressure, demonstrating excellent project management skills.
• Gained proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD techniques including surface modeling and FEA to develop and analyze designs against mechanical, design for manufacture, and human factors criteria.
• Developed a conceptual design of a pin pad reader using surface modelling techniques and developed design based on design for injection molding principles. *

-Developed communication skills conducting client interviews and questionnaires to ascertain product requirements and draft design specifications.

• Competent user of Creo Parametric, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and KeyShot.
• Key Skills: Eye for detail, proactive, analytical problem solver, fast learner, effective communicator, and strong teamwork skills.