Inside HQ: Introducing Saskia Childe

We're proud of our high-impact team of engineers. We hold each individual in the highest regard and recognise that everybody has a role to play in the lasting success of Hooper Quinn. In this series of interviews, we talk to the members of our team to learn about their own stories, values, and how they’ve come to represent excellence at the heart of innovation.

First, we catch up with Saskia Childe, a talented Project Engineer and one of our newest recruits.

Who are you and what do you do at Hooper Quinn?

I'm Saskia, and I recently joined Hooper Quinn as a Project Engineer. In my role, I leverage my mechanical design and project management experience, primarily within our Product Development division. I'm responsible for overseeing the development of new products, from ideation to mass manufacture.

Tell us a little about your career to date and how you arrived at Hooper Quinn?

Throughout my career I have gained valuable experience in the laser, wind, and electric automotive industries, primarily as a Mechanical Design Engineer & Technical Project Manager. I have worked on a wide range of innovative systems, contributing to the entire new product development cycle.  

I discovered Hooper Quinn while searching for a new opportunity and was immediately drawn to the company's unique working philosophy. I was impressed by how an engineering consultancy could operate entirely remotely while maintaining a strong collaborative environment.

The leadership of Greg and Ross stood out to me, as they bring complementary skills and have established a refreshing approach to solving complex problems for our clients.

What do you love about your job?

There are several aspects of my job at Hooper Quinn that I enjoy the most. Firstly, I take great pride in being part of a dynamic team that works on exciting and innovative projects, bringing new products to life. The variety of my role is another aspect that I find fulfilling. Whether it's project planning, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, managing stakeholder relationships, or capturing requirements, I get to engage in a wide range of responsibilities with every day presenting a unique and gratifying challenge.

What is something that usually surprises people about you?

One thing that might surprise people about me is that I'm currently learning Arabic, which has been a rewarding challenge so far. 

Do you have any other hobbies?

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and immersing myself in new places and cuisines. It's always exciting to experience different cultures firsthand. I try to stay active and have recently started running. When I have the opportunity, I also love snowboarding. 

Good engineering is...

To me, good engineering is the foundation for successful product development by applying scientific and mathematical principles to design practical solutions.

When combining attention to detail, effective collaboration, critical and creative thinking, with an element of curiosity to learn and improve, we’re able to deliver innovations that meet client and societal needs, while maintaining high quality standards.

Interested in working for Hooper Quinn? Please get in touch at enquiries@hooperquinn.com or view our latest job opportunities