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Kuda M.

Mechanical Engineer

Johannesburg, South Africa

Global rank:

2,474 / 115,218

Skill pts: 12

2D & 3D CAD Design 3D CAD Rendering AutoCAD 2024 CAD Mechanical Engineering Lumion 12 2023

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About

I have honed my problem-solving abilities through several projects, and I am proficient in CAD software and adept at conducting thorough engineering analyses. Moreover, my commitment to delivering results through hard work independently and also through collaborations will enable me to make valuable contributions to your projects and initiatives. I am confident that my technical knowledge, coupled with my passion for engineering, make me a strong candidate for your projects

Portfolio

Experience

Mechancial Engineer Ulwazi Energy · Full-time Jun 2024 – Present 1 yrs 6 mos Johannesburg, GP, South Africa Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
 Directed mechanical engineering operations for 15+ large-scale energy projects (solar
farms, civil/mechanical infrastructure) as primary liaison between engineers, architects, and
clients
 Spearheaded 100% on-time execution of all shareholder redline markups through
streamlined review processes, eliminating project delays
Advanced Engineering & Simulation
 Developed FEA-validated simulation models analyzing construction materials/techniques,
reducing material costs by 18% while maintaining structural integrity
 Designed mechanical systems and solar farm layouts in SolidWorks/SketchUp, optimizing
energy output by 12% through strategic component placement
Regulatory Compliance & Innovation
 Achieved 100% company-wide adoption of new state/federal guidelines by implementing
real-time requirement integration into design workflows
 Engineered testable prototypes for specialized components, improving mean time between
failures (MTBF) by 22% through iterative durability testing
Collaborative Project Execution
 Established cross-disciplinary feedback protocols that reduced design conflicts by 35%
across electrical, civil, and architectural teams
 Partnered with architects to implement constructability-focused designs, cutting installation
time by 15%
Key Achievement:
 Pioneered a hybrid design-review system combining BIM coordination with physical
prototyping, accelerating project approvals by 30%
Freelance 2D and 3D CAD designer freelance · Freelance Jul 2023 – Dec 2024 1 yrs 5 mos Remote, OR, United States Precision Robotic Arm Development | Industrial Automation
 Designed and optimized robotic arm components in SolidWorks, achieving 100%
compliance with US industrial automation standards and client specifications
 Led kinematic analysis and load-bearing simulations that improved operational efficiency by
22% while reducing material costs by 15% through strategic material selection (Aluminum
6061-T6 ? Carbon Fiber composites)
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation
 Partnered with 8+ engineering teams to transform conceptual designs into productionready
3D
models,
balancing
durability
with
18%
cost
reduction

Pioneered sensor-actuator integration protocols that reduced electromechanical conflicts by
35% during assembly
Technical Problem-Solving
 Resolved 92% of developmental challenges including:
 Dynamic load distribution (FEA optimization)
 Tolerance stack-up analysis (±0.005 accuracy)
 Failure mode mitigation (FMEA implementation)
Client-Centric Delivery
 Generated Lumion photorealistic renderings that accelerated client approval timelines by
40%
 Maintained 94% documentation accuracy in Teamcenter through automated revision
control workflows
Key Achievement:
 15% prototyping cost reduction via error-free CAD models, enabling faster deployment in
manufacturing/logistics facilities

Education

University of Zimbabwe Bsc Hons Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, B 2018 – 2022

Other experience

Mechanical Engineering Intern Precision Robotic Arm Development | Industrial Automation
 Designed and optimized robotic arm components in SolidWorks, achieving 100%
compliance with US industrial automation standards and client specifications
 Led kinematic analysis and load-bearing simulations that improved operational efficiency by22% while reducing material costs by 15% through strategic material selection (Aluminum
6061-T6 ? Carbon Fiber composites)
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation
 Partnered with 8+ engineering teams to transform conceptual designs into production ready 3D models, balancing durability with 18% cost reduction
 Pioneered sensor-actuator integration protocols that reduced electromechanical conflicts by
35% during assembly
Technical Problem-Solving
 Resolved 92% of developmental challenges including:
 Dynamic load distribution (FEA optimization)
 Tolerance stack-up analysis (±0.005 accuracy)
 Failure mode mitigation (FMEA implementation)
Client-Centric Delivery
 Generated Lumion photorealistic renderings that accelerated client approval timelines by
40%
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