Driving Change Across Industries: Erik Sundfeldt at Knightec’s Innovation Hub

Meet Erik Sundfeldt , a Knightec consultant whose work spans industries and technologies, from designing cutting-edge marine structures to advancing medical device engineering. Erik shares insights into his role at Knightec's Innovation Hub, a unique platform that redefines consulting through full project delivery and cross-functional expertise.

What do you do at Knightec?

"I've had the opportunity to carry out several different assignments at Knightec, always with innovation and engineering as core pillars. Knightec has a broad client base, and curiosity about different technologies and industries is encouraged. That curiosity has taken me from designing sheet metal and composite structures for 40-meter-high marine wing sails to innovative plastic design with industry leaders in pre-filled syringes. And plenty of fun projects in between. I've done some assignments at clients' sites, but in recent years, I have gradually transitioned to fully working from Knightec's Innovation Hub."

What is the Knightec Innovation Hub?

"The Knightec Innovation Hub is an umbrella concept we developed to create a forum for assignments that don't fit within the more traditional on-site consultant role. At Knightec, over 60% of our deliveries fall into this category."

He continues, "Within the Innovation Hub, we can take on full project deliveries, managing the entire development process from start to finish. We also frequently support clients by stepping in with specific expertise to enhance their ongoing projects. Typically, I dedicate about 60–70% of my time to one main assignment while staying flexible to contribute to other ongoing projects. This adaptability enhances the quality of our work and keeps things dynamic for me, bringing fresh insights into various projects. Ultimately, this leads to stronger, more impactful deliveries for our clients."

Working within the Innovation Hub has also introduced Erik to the business side of consulting. "I'm responsible for scoping out projects and their budgets to ensure we're doing the right things for the clients while making it profitable for Knightec. As a strategic service provider, the earlier we can enter the client's dialogue and decision-making, the better positioned we are to create the positive change we always aim for. This journey has given me a broader outlook and a more comprehensive approach to my role as a product developer."

What sets Knightec's way of working apart?

"At Knightec, we make a significant effort to embody the idea of a cross-functional organization.?All necessary competencies for a project, whether industrial designers, structural engineers, or developers, are involved from the start.We're encouraged to challenge each other's perspectives, which, in my experience, is one of the biggest drivers of innovation," Erik explains.

"My background is in mechanical engineering and industrial design, and my employer values design thinking as a tool for driving both development and business. Knightec understands that all development must challenge itself and push boundaries, always focusing on the end user."

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