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.