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Rahul N.

Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering professional with Fusion 360

Johannesburg, South Africa

Global rank:

2,433 / 134,977

Skill pts: 15

2D & 3D CAD Design 2D & 3D Conceptual Design 2D & 3D Modeling Autodesk Fusion 360 Machining

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About

I am a hardworking and dedicated individual who strives to ensure that all work is completed to the best of my ability within the stipulated deadlines. I am a fast learner and adapt to new surroundings quickly. I am always ready for new and exciting challenges that will allow me to apply my knowledge and abilities that I have gained through my studies and work experience. I strive for personal skill development and ensure that I keep improving my existing skills while constantly learning new skills.

In my current position I am greatly exposed and experiencing the engineering aspect of providing functional products to international clients. I am heavily involved in research and development of new innovative products as well as working on the improvement of current products, utilizing testing results and simulations to enhance the performance and reliability of the products. Our products performing vital roles in the safety and protection of equipment and people we have to adhere to strict codes, regulations and procedure, each teaching me essential skills required in any engineering field.
In my previous position I specialize in metrology solutions, undergoing training in GOM precision scanning as the main field of expertise. I also have come to terms with dealing with clients and providing them with solutions that satisfy their needs and requirements.
Throughout my course work at the University and concurrent part time work, I have acquired a sound and overall knowledge accompanied with several professional skills related to leading edge engineering principals, tools and practices with emphasis on designing, building and testing of mechanical systems. I am proficient in the use of various automated solutions including current releases of Solidworks, Ansys and Star CCM+ as well as a variety of engineering machining tools.

Portfolio

Design Entries

Private project

Jan 14, 2026

Private project

Jan 14, 2026

Experience

Lead Aeronautical Design Engineer and Project Manager Aerial Monitoring Solutions · Full-time Feb 2023 – Present 3 yrs 4 mos Midrand, GP, South Africa Drone design and development for customers to their specifications and regulations with CAD Modeling.
Manufacturing of drones to CAD Models and designs.
Electronic installations and soldering.
Project scheduling, manufacturing supervision and quality inspections to ensure project completion on time, to regulations and to meet customer requirements and expectations in the most efficient and cost effective way.
Mechanical Design Engineer CBI Electric · Full-time Jun 2021 – Feb 2023 1 yrs 8 mos Germiston, GP, South Africa Mechanical Design improvements of electric circuit breakers.
Customisations of circuit breakers to meet customer regulations and requirements.
Design and development of new smart devices.
Mechanical Engineer Sales Consultant RGC · Full-time Feb 2020 – Jun 2021 1 yrs 4 mos Sandton, GP, South Africa Selling precision measuring equipment and solutions to manufacturing companies.
Installation and operation of measuring equipment at customer locations.
Training of operators and techinicians
Fire Safety Consultant SFT · Full-time Feb 2019 – Feb 2020 1 yrs Randburg, GP, South Africa Creating design for building fire safety, following regulations and guidelines.
Getting designs approved by the fire department and conduction inspections for installations for Occupation certificates.

Education

University of Pretoria BEng Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, 85 2013 – 2018 Activities and Societies: Drone Development for anti Rhino Poaching Manufacturing and precision measuring.