During my one-year placement at Arrival, a leading electric vehicle technology company, I had the opportunity to work in both the Product Innovation team and the Vehicle Platform interior engineering team. This experience provided valuable insights into commercial electric vehicles and innovative manufacturing processes.
Key aspects of my placement include:
- Project Contributions:
- Developed vehicle switch packs, solid-state sensor entry methods, and interior components like headliners and sun visors.
- Led the switch pack project, overseeing benchmarking, concept exploration, CAD development, and prototyping.
- Collaborated closely with design engineers, industrial designers, and electrical engineers on various projects.
- Skill Development:
- Enhanced my skills in 3D CAD development, rapid prototyping, and testing.
- Improved soft skills such as efficient sketching, teamwork, and presentation abilities.
- Gained experience in project management, including documenting processes and presenting findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Worked effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project transitions and integration into the Vehicle Platform workflow.
- Benefited from the supportive environment and guidance from experienced professionals, fostering personal and professional growth.
- Technical and Practical Experience:
- Hands-on involvement in creating new switch pack designs for vehicle steering wheels.
- Developed advanced sensor technology for vehicle entry systems.
- Engineered interior components to improve functionality and user experience.
Overall, my placement at Arrival solidified my passion for design engineering and equipped me with the skills and confidence to excel in my future career. I am now leveraging this experience as a freelancer, ready to bring innovative solutions and expert design skills to your projects. Whether you're in the automotive industry or another field, I am eager to apply the knowledge gained to help you achieve your goals.
