
Samuel Richardson
Manufacturing / Mechanical
About Samuel Richardson:
A designer who is driven by developing meaningful products that inspire conversation and contribute positively to society. With University work focusing on improving the quality of life of carers, participants of urban travel and users of smart technology. Educated in analysing real-world problems using a range of creative problem-solving techniques whilst possessing key practical fundamentals through experience as a design engineer, culminating in an empirical outlook on design solutions. Ideating with sketching, surface modelling and a range of digital design softwares to illustrate concepts through photorealistic renders. I am excited to tackle new problem areas and evolve within a fast moving design environment.
Experience
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - Kentec Electronics
- Developed, prototyped and launched flagship fire safety products using Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks, utilising sheet metal, plastic and electronics design.
- Rendered marketing images and animations using Keyshot and Photoshop.
- Designed UI graphics for the touchscreen of a flagship fire panel using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Produced detailed engineering drawings to assist with product manufacture.
- Created artworks and illustrations for product fascias and manuals using Adobe Illustrator.
- Lead design reviews for developing projects, analysing against product specifications, reviewing affordability and ease of manufacture.
DESIGN ENGINEER - Advanced Tooling Systems UK
- Designed and rendered cockpit simulators for BAE Systems with Solidworks.
- Managed & assisted the construction of aircraft interior mockups and flight crew training apparatus.
- Assisted in the management and testing of automated wrapping and glueing tools for the automotive industry.
- Utilised CATIA V5 and a detailed colour-finish specification to produce prototype first-class seats.
- Designed pneumatic wrapping machines, bladder tools & checking fixtures using surface modelling.
- Produced prototype mockup cabin social spaces for the Virgin Atlantic aircraft with Solidworks.
- Lead the design and manufacture of a virtual reality expo show stand for AIM Altitude.
Education
2:1 BSc (Hons) - Product Design Technology
University of Brighton
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