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Aeronautical Engineering Professional with Solidworks and Ansys Experience

Johannesburg, South Africa

Global rank:

9,757 / 135,544

Skill pts: 5

Ansys 2022 R2 2022 Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD Design Fatigue Analysis Reverse Engineering

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About

Freelance CAD & Simulation Engineer specializing in automation, mining, and automotive jig design. I bring expertise in Inventor, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and simulation tools like ANSYS, Rocky DEM, and EDEM for FEA, CFD, and particle dynamics, along with Blender for reverse engineering. My experience includes designing efficient automated systems, optimizing mining equipment through DEM simulations, and creating precision jigs and fixtures for automotive manufacturing. I’ve also implemented ISO 9001 quality systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Key projects include fatigue analysis for mining machinery, automated assembly systems that cut production time by 30%, and reverse-engineering legacy components into functional CAD models. With a strong technical background and a problem-solving mindset, I deliver high-quality, manufacturable designs with fast turnaround. Let’s collaborate to bring your engineering projects to life!

Experience

Mechanical Design Engineer Hencon Vacuum Technologies · Full-time Jan 2022 – Nov 2024 2 yrs 10 mos Johannesburg, GP, South Africa Calculation, Design and Simulation of custom/industrial grade vacuum machines for use in mining as pneumatic conveying or material recovery equipment. several application for using vacuum pressure effects to move and dry diamonds on DeBeers ships as well as AngloPlatinum smelters.
Mechaincal Designer Directech Pty Ltd · Full-time Nov 2018 – Dec 2021 3 yrs 1 mos Johannesburg, GP, South Africa Industrial automation company with a wide variety of services. Responsibilities included design of tooling for the rail industry. reverse engineering of unsupported machines for rebuild in South Africa to keep industries open.Conveyor system design for various applications, from Plains Daity Canada Cheminique and Gyproc. Jig design for Toyota, VW and Ford.

Education

National Aerospace University -'Kharkiv Aviation Institute' Bachelor of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aircraft Engines and Powerplants, A 2011 – 2015 Activities and Societies: CAD Olimpiad Badminton The program is tailored towards moulding experts in gas turbine engineers.Research being the first step, design and anlysis follow therafter ,manufacturing and maintenenace the final stages. Design methodology is taught in great detail, manufacturing methods and skills are taught to makegraduate engineers have all the necessary skills to work int he industry post graduation.

Other experience

Product Designer -Freelance 2025-Present
I assist start up companies to design products for market without the full time commitment ofhaving an engineer on staff. From Jig designs for Alstom, Paint Booths for Bombadier for the Gaitrain Rail project, Spring Testing Equipment , train manufacturing jigs, FCMGs processing equipement.