Efficiency and optimization focused CAD Designer with experience creating fully parametric, optimized for manufacturing ready designs and production drawings. With over 7 years experience designing p... Read more

Efficiency and optimization focused CAD Designer with experience creating fully parametric, optimized for manufacturing ready designs and production drawings. With over 7 years experience designing products of different niches, I have become a versatile CAD designer with expertise in multiple sectors including sheet metal, fibre laser cutting, sheet metal bending, CNC milling and CNC turning as well as 3D printed enclosures for outdoor applications. Software that I've worked with: - Autodesk Inventor - Autodesk Inventor CAM Suite - AutoCAD - Autodesk Fusion 360 - Ultimaker Cura - Keyshot Tasks / roles that I can fulfil: - Drafter / Drafting Tasks - Product Design - Sheet metal and bending designer - Reverse Engineer / Reverse Engineering - CAD Design - DFM / Design For Manufacturing - Design for 3D printing - Design for CNC Machining and CNC Turning - Design for Injection Moulding I was involved in: - Creating flat patterns for laser cutting, - Bend drawings for the bending team, - Assembly instructions for the assemblers - Steel tube cut list's for the manufacturing team, - Designing parts and then programming and running them on our CNC milling machine, - Designing optimised parts for 3D printing - Keeping an eye open for design optimisations in general I refined my skills further with my time working hands on with the production process, seeing and deeply understanding the processes involved in building your final product. This has taught me to always imagine the assembly process and keep an eye out for any design choices that could make manufacturing more difficult or downright impossible. My hands on experience comes from spending time working on a Sheet Metal Fibre laser, producing the flat parts for assembly as well as hand on assembly in an IoT device that was manufactured using 3D printing.

Muhammad Irshaad Sabi is an accomplished Mechanical Design and Development Engineer with over 10 years of experience spanning the automotive, motorsport, and overland equipment industries. He has a pr... Read more

Muhammad Irshaad Sabi is an accomplished Mechanical Design and Development Engineer with over 10 years of experience spanning the automotive, motorsport, and overland equipment industries. He has a proven track record in product design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing optimization, with hands-on involvement across all stages of the product development lifecycle. Currently serving as an Engineer at Tenneco Ride Control in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Muhammad develops and refines shock absorbers for the Aftermarket industry, focusing on performance, durability, and cost efficiency. His role involves product design, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance ride quality and manufacturing efficiency across a range of vehicle platforms. Previously, he worked as a Design Engineer at Racing Force International (Bahrain) until May 2025, where he specialized in the design and additive manufacturing of racing helmets and safety equipment for globally recognized motorsport brands. There, he produced detailed CAD models, managed prototype development, and collaborated closely with R&D teams to meet stringent FIA certification standards. Earlier in his career, Muhammad served as a Development Engineer at Gabriel SA (Pty) Ltd, leading multiple shock absorber development projects for OEM and aftermarket clients. He also held engineering leadership roles at Alu-Cab Africa, overseeing design and production of 4×4 accessories and off-road campers. His diverse background combines design innovation, hands-on manufacturing experience, and strong project management capabilities. Muhammad holds a BTech in Mechanical Engineering from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). He is proficient in a range of engineering tools including SolidWorks (CSWA certified), Creo Parametric, AutoCAD, Solid Edge, and 3D scanning (VX Elements). His expertise also extends to Finite Element Analysis (FEA), reverse engineering, CNC machining, and composite manufacturing. Known for his technical leadership, problem-solving ability, and passion for innovation, Muhammad consistently delivers high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions that enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency.

I have over 8 years of design experience where I've had to use different CAD software types to design, develop and manufacture various projects. These range from fully automated machinery through to b... Read more

I have over 8 years of design experience where I've had to use different CAD software types to design, develop and manufacture various projects. These range from fully automated machinery through to building layouts and designs. I qualified from the top university on my continent, the University of Cape Town and passed achieving academic honours. Notable Designs: Automatic Drilling and Vent Insertion Machine: Extremely complex, large project with various components ranging from pneumatic to electrical. Required advanced machining such as wire cutting, laser cutting and waterjet cutting. Resulted in an increased production rate of 10.9x. Reduced floor space required by 23% per unit with new design of bulk material loading machine. Designed new factory to double production volume size (from 4 compression moulding machines to 8). Designed specialized capping chucks which were wire cut with a tapered angle to vary pressure on plastic cap knurls (to grip onto these without slipping and without damaging them).