George Hill
MEng in Mechanical Engineering
Hi, I'm George, a mechanical engineer with a passion for turning ideas into reality. This is a place for me to showcase the projects that have shaped my skills and thinking. I invite you to explore and see the intersection of design, technology, and problem-solving that drives my work.
University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Mechanical Engineering
09/2020 - 07/2023
Cambridge Consultants
Cambridge Consultants
Mechanical Engineer
08/2023 - 08/2024
University of Southampton
University of Southampton
MEng Final Year
09/2024 - 07/2025
Lotus Laser
Lotus Laser
Mechanical Engineer
10/2025 - Present
Core Competencies
Design & Assembly
Passionate about the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to manufacturing & final assembly.
CAD Proficiency
Experience using SolidWorks for complex modeling including surfacing and large assembilies.
FEA & CFD Simulation
Skilled in using simulation tools to analyse and validate designs for stress evaluation and fluid dynamics. Specific experience with Ansys Mechancial & STAR CCM+.
Code
Experienced using Python for data intepretation (Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib), Machine learning (TensorFlow) & interfacing with the web (Requests & Websockets). Extensive Arduino experience from controlling servos and LED's to IOT devices.
Rapid Prototyping
Experienced with 3D printing (FDM, SLA) and other prototyping methods to quickly iterate on designs. Soldering, laser cutting & sheet metal experience.
Engineering process
Experience excecuting detailed design reviews and FMEA's. Efficient communicator.
Projects
Floating waterwheel
A floating waterwheel designed to provide sustainable power to farmers in rural locations
Intelligent mobile robot
Development of autonomous navigation control systems using lidar and probabilistic localisation
Tendon Driven Continuum Robots (TDCR)
Enhancing control system robustness of the robotic arm through closed-loop feedback and structural optimisation
High altitude payload design
Development of a compact payload for operation at the edge, using terrestrial simulation and testing
Eurobot robotics competition
UK Eurobot 2021/22 2nd Place – Team Revolution
Factory digital twin
A digital twin of a battery sorting factory floor for process optimisation and bottleneck identification.