Ryan Griffith
Southampton
Summary
Third-year MEng Mechanical Engineering student currently achieving a 2:1, seeking a 12-month industrial placement within the engineering sector. Interested in mechanical design, manufacturing, and analysis roles, with experience in CAD (SolidWorks), finite element analysis (ANSYS), and programming (Python and C++). Strong teamwork and leadership skills developed through academic projects and employment as a Crew Trainer. Motivated to gain practical industry experience across a range of engineering disciplines and contribute to a professional engineering team.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Aerodynamics and Chassis Team Member
Southampton University Formula Student Team
Southampton, Hampshire
2024.09 - 2026.06
• Contributed to early-stage engineering design and team discussions
• Gained exposure to CAD and collaborative engineering workflows
• Worked in a multidisciplinary student engineering environment
• Gained exposure to manufacturing processes with the use of carbon fibre
Work Experience Placement
Rodin Motorsport
Farnham, Surrey
2023.07 - 2023.07
- Acquired knowledge of professional motorsport engineering standards and practices
- Studied real-world engineering workflows and industry standards to inform future projects
- Observed engineering design and manufacturing processes to understand practical applications
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
Farnborough, Hampshire
2022.06 - Current
- Trained and supported new employees to achieve consistent operational standards
- Enhanced leadership and communication skills in fast-paced environment through team collaboration
- Maintained high levels of quality and efficiency under pressure
- Collaborated with team to deliver exceptional customer service in high-pressure settings
Matchday Staff
Constellation Hospitality
Southampton, Hampshire
2024.09 - 2025.06
- Collaborated with team to ensure seamless execution of live events
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Responded swiftly to changing operational requirements to maintain service quality
- Managed work commitments while studying
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Engineering
University of Southampton
Southampton 2024.09 -
A-Levels -
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Farnborough, Hampshire 2022.09 - 2024.07
Skills
SolidWorks
ANSYS
CAD Design
FEA
Engineering Design
Python
C (Basic)
MATLAB
Teamwork
Communication
Leadership
Time Management
Timeline
Aerodynamics and Chassis Team Member
Southampton University Formula Student Team
2024.09 - 2026.06
Matchday Staff
Constellation Hospitality
2024.09 - 2025.06
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Engineering
University of Southampton
2024.09 -
Work Experience Placement
Rodin Motorsport
2023.07 - 2023.07
A-Levels -
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
2022.09 - 2024.07
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
2022.06 - Current