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Originally from the UK and now based in Gothenburg Sweden, Rob Creet is the founder and operator of CREET DESIGN AB. He has 30 years of experience between the disciplines of Industrial Design and Mechanical Design Engineering. Starting out from graduating, he enjoyed International recognition for his furniture design work. More recently, his mechanical design engineering work can be found on the Volvo XC60, Polestar 2, Polestar 3, the recent release of the Volvo EX60. Rob has also worked on a few more prestigious projects that are yet to be unveiled. Other clients have been Volvo Trucks, Autoliv and Zeekr Technology Europe (CEVT). Quite recently Rob even dipped his toes into the fascinating world of quantum computer hardware design at Scalinq. And now, Rob is excited to soon launch a range of his own products for CREET DESIGN AB.
The next adventure? It could be your companies next project! Get in touch today if you want to collaborate with CREET DESIGN AB to invent a brighter future together!
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Work Experience
Mechanical Design Engineer at Scalinq AB
October 2, 2024 - April 2, 2025Work as part of a small startup designing cryogenic quantum computer hardware components and tooling for manufacturing. CAD in SolidWorks and Fusion 360. Responsible for the entire workflow including prototype making, verification of concepts, 3D CAD, 2D Drawings and collaboration with Physicists, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing and Suppliers. 3D renders and animations for promotional material.
Mechanical Design Engineer at M4 Solutions AB / Volvo Cars
May 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022Mechanical engineering concepts design & development of Brackets and Grommets for the engine bay area. Robust design for NVH and CAE is crucial. Inputs from topology optimization, crash test simulations, packaging envelopes, collaboration with Mechanical Integration, After Market and Suppliers to optimize bracket designs. Materials typically include cast, sheet metal, or plastics.
Structural Design Concepts for EV Trucks at M4 Solutions AB / Volvo Trucks
May 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022Hired for the early concept phase to reinvent the structure under the CAB area, leveraging topology optimization, crash test demands and simulations, packaging envelopes, and stakeholder feedback from Manufacturing and After Market. Designed components in ductile, casted and sheet metals, balancing structural demands with weight and cost.
Mechanical Design Engineer / Konstruktör for Interior hard trim at Volvo Cars Corporation / Polestar
February 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019R&D concept design and development for interior hard trim within Agile project cycles. Iterative design, 3D printing and physical prototypes, CAE calculations and simulations. Contributed to patents and mass-production readiness.
Mechanical Design Engineer at AFRY
December 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020Mechanical Design Engineer within Automotive for clients including Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Trucks. Initiated an Advanced Engineering concept study for car interiors.
Design Engineer at Conmore Ingenjörsbyrå AB
March 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017Design Engineer for concept and development phases for many companies including VCC (VPC and Development phases), CEVT, Autoliv, and others. Sketching and concept development to support early-phase meetings and presentations.
Temporary Contract - Video Production & Conceptual Mechanical Design Engineering at Autoliv AB
August 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014Projects included a concept for a new type of seatbelt, crash test rig design engineering, video production for innovative Active Safety tests and presentations of prototype tests.
Design Engineer (Autoliv / Cadring) at Autoliv AB / Cadring AB
April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014Continued the Autoliv work in design engineering.
Product Design Engineer at Screenbase International Ltd
August 1, 1997 - October 1, 1998Office furniture product design; end-to-end project delivery; collaboration with sales, engineers and fabricators.
3D Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
July 1, 1996 - June 1, 2012Contract design work for high-end furniture and interiors; design publications and international exhibitions.
Surface and Structural Designer at The Undetectables
August 1, 2006 - June 1, 2012Shrouding solutions to conceal mobile phone antennae masts; site surveys and 3D visualisations for planning permissions.
Designer at Artichoke Kitchen & Cabinet Makers
September 1, 1993 - July 1, 1996Designer of high-end contemporary kitchens and free-standing furniture.
Founder | Senior Product Developer at Creet Design AB
May 1, 2025 - PresentFounder | Senior Product Developer | Functional Form Designer
Mechanical Design Engineer for Cryogenic Quantum Computer Hardware components and Tooling Design for Manufacturing at Scalinq AB
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024Responsible for the entire workflow including prototype making, verification of concepts, 3D CAD, 2D Drawings and collaboration with Physicists, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing and Suppliers. Produced 3D renders and animations for promotional material.
Mechanical Design Engineer (Automotive) at AFRY
December 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020Mechanical Design Engineer within Automotive for Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Trucks; Initiated Advanced Engineering concept study for car interiors.
Conceptual Mechanical Design Engineer at Autoliv AB
August 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014Temporary contract for Video Production and Conceptual Mechanical Design Engineering at the Research Department; projects included a new type of seatbelt concept, crash test rig design, and video production for innovative Active Safety tests.
Design Engineer (Consultant) at Autoliv AB / Cadring AB
April 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014Design Engineer consultant; early phase through to mass production with collaboration across teams.
Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance 3D Designer
July 1, 1996 - June 30, 2012Design contract work for high-end free standing and fitted furniture; projects published in design magazines and exhibited internationally.
CAD Technician & Technical Visual Communication at Self-Employed
August 1, 2002 - June 30, 20122D & 3D CAD contract work for building services, retail, interior architecture and landscape architecture; projects via ITS Construction Ltd.
Product Design Engineer for Office Furniture at Screenbase International Ltd
August 1, 1997 - October 31, 1998Product design for office furniture; used M.E.10, Solid Edge and Photoshop; involved through concept to production.
Live Events Visuals Designer at Self-Employed
July 1, 2001 - July 31, 2002Creating real-time MIDI and audio-triggered projected visuals for live events; live filming and 3D CGI models; integrating visuals with performances.
Founder | Functional Form Designer | Product Developer | CREET DESIGN AB at CREET DESIGN AB
May 1, 2025 - PresentEducation
B.A Hons Degree in Three Dimensional Design at University of Plymouth – Exeter, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026BA Hons Degree in Three Dimensional Design at University of Plymouth – Exeter, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design at Basingstoke College of Technology, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026B.A Hons Degree in Three Dimensional Design at University of Plymouth – Exeter, UK
July 1, 2001 - July 1, 2002BTEC National Diploma in General Art & Design at Basingstoke College of Technology - Basingstoke, UK
September 1, 1993 - July 1, 1996CAD-Konstruktion Inriktning Mekanik at Gesab Education AB / Lernia – Trollhättan, Sweden
May 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013Catia V5 Fundamentals: Mechanical Expert - Surface Design, Assembly Design and 2D Drawing at Gesab Education AB / Lernia
May 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013TeamCenter For Catia V5 Users at Volvo TeamCenter Training – Gothenburg, Sweden
November 1, 2015 - November 4, 2015Robust Design & Tolerance Engineering at PE Geometry – Mölndal, Sweden
May 1, 2019 - May 4, 2019Kola & PDMLink Training at Volvo Trucks – Gothenburg, Sweden
January 1, 2020 - January 3, 2020Qualifications
Catia V5 Fundamentals: Mechanical Expert - Surface Design, Assembly Design and 2D Drawing
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026TeamCenter For Catia V5 Users
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Robust Design & Tolerance Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Kola & PDMLink Training
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Grasshopper and Rhino: Python Scripting
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026Catia V5 Fundamentals: Mechanical Expert - Surface Design, Assembly Design and 2D Drawing
May 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013TeamCenter For Catia V5 Users
November 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015Robust Design & Tolerance Engineering
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019Kola & PDMLink Training
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020Grasshopper and Rhino: Python Scripting
November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020Patent: Hook-Wedge / A Vehicle Ceiling Connecting Arrangement
October 30, 2017 - February 12, 2026Catia V5 Fundamentals: Mechanical Expert - Surface Design, Assembly Design and 2D Drawing
May 1, 2013 - February 12, 2026TeamCenter For Catia V5 Users
November 1, 2015 - February 12, 2026Robust Design & Tolerance Engineering
May 1, 2019 - February 12, 2026Kola & PDMLink Training
January 1, 2020 - February 12, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Other, Education
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