Millie Packard
Mechanical Engineer
ABOUT
"I’m happiest when I’m building."
As a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate at the University of Exeter, I believe the best engineering solutions come from pairing creative thinking with analytical rigor alongside relentless, hands-on effort.
Whether I'm prototyping a design, managing complex responsibilities independently since age 14 or coordinating surf trips to push my limits, I bring resilience, energy and a self-reliant mindset to every challenge.
CORE ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES
My projects represent a direct journey from identified user needs to high-fidelity, functional prototypes. Through the design and hands-on manufacture of a van conversion, a bespoke micro-kitchen and industrial equine equipment, I have developed a robust technical foundation across:
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Advanced CAD & Prototyping: SolidWorks (Certified CSWA), Basic CATIA V5, Additive Manufacturing and physical workshop fabrication.
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Programming & Digital Tools: Basic Python, exeAI (AI & Machine Learning, March 2026), Excel and technical documentation.
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User-Centric & Spatial Design: Primary data collection, strict ergonomic spatial planning and packaging constraints.
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Iterative Engineering: Navigating the full design cycle—from open-ended briefs and prototyping to full-scale manufacture under strict material and structural limits.
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Sept 2025- March 2026
First Year Group Project - University Of Exeter
Renwable tidal energy & offshore platform in Bristol Channel
(First Class Honours)
EDUCATION
2025- 2029
University of Exeter, Devon
B (Eng) in Mechanical Engineering + Year in Industry
2020-2025
Churcher's College, Hampshire
A-levels: Design & Technology (A*), Maths (B), Physics (B), EPQ Artefact (A*, 100%)
GCSEs: 10 GCSEs, Grades 9-7 (including Maths, English Lang & Lit)
Leadership & Awards: Sixth Form Academic Scholarship,
School Prefect, Vice House Captain