About
Profile Headline:
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | 20+ Years Expertise | Heavy Industrial to Precision Consumer Products
About Me:
I am a multi-disciplined Mechanical Design Engineer with a 21-year track record of delivering high-stakes industrial solutions. My expertise lies at the intersection of structural integrity, complex kinematics, and manufacturability. Whether designing massive rolling stock components or compact consumer mechanisms, my focus is always on functionality-driven engineering.
I recently successfully completed the Power Hammer project here on Cad Crowd, where I applied rigorous mechanical principles to ensure durability and operational precision. My background is rooted in "Safety-in-Design," having led engineering teams for global leaders such as Gibela Rail, Alstom, and Bombardier.
Why Work With Me?
Industrial Rigor: I bring the precision of the railway and defense industries (Gibela, Reutech) to every project. I don't just draw in CAD; I engineer for real-world stress and longevity.
Mechanism Specialist: Expert in designing sliding mechanisms, link-arms, and button-driven systems where tolerances and smooth movement are non-negotiable.
Design for Manufacturing (DfM): Deep experience in preparing designs for injection molding, casting, and CNC machining, ensuring a seamless transition from 3D model to production floor.
Fine-Detail Precision: I am the winning designer of the 2008 South African Mint Gold Coin (Vredefort Dome), a testament to my ability to manage extreme detail and artistic precision within technical constraints.
Technical Proficiencies:
Software: Expert-level SolidWorks, CAD modeling, and assembly structure.
Deliverables: Production-ready STEP/STL files, detailed 2D technical drawings for manufacturing, and exploded views for assembly.
Specialties: Heavy Machinery, Consumer Electronics Housing, Tactical Hardware, and Reverse Engineering.
I am committed to clear communication and high-throughput delivery. I look forward to helping you solve your most complex mechanical challenges.
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Experience
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Power Hammer
Anvilworn · Freelance
Mar 2026 –
Present
1 mos
Los Angeles, CA, United States
This design is a masterclass in "Functional Industrial Minimalism." By using high-precision CAD modeling and CNC-cut components to solve a heavy-duty mechanical problem, you’ve moved away from the "clunky" look of traditional blacksmithing tools and toward something that looks like it belongs in a high-tech aerospace lab.
Education
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Unisa
Advanced Academic Degree, Mechanical, NQF 7
2006 – 2013
The specific purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Professional Engineering Technologist. This qualification provides: Preparation for careers in engineering and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technical proficiency and competency to make a contribution to the economy and national development. The educational base required for registration as a Candidate and/or a Professional Engineering Technologist with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Possible admission to an appropriate Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours or a Bachelor of Engineering National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 qualification, or equivalent. The qualification serves to provide learners with the advanced knowledge in fundamental engineering. The knowledge emphasises Mechanical Engineering principles and application. Also the qualification provides learners with an in-depth knowledge base in a particular field or discipline and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. Qualifications leading to this qualification tend to have a strong vocational, professional or career focus and holders of this qualification are usually prepared to enter a specific niche in the labour market.
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Springfield Technical College
N3, Electrical Engineer
1999 – 1999
Mathematics N3
Engineering Science N3
Electrotechnics N3 (Heavy Current/Electrician)
Industrial Electronics N3
Logic Systems N3 (Light Current)
Electro-Technology N3 (Light Current)
Licenses & Certifications
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CATIA V5 EXPERT - Mechanical Designer
ALSTOM
Jan 2014 –
Present
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SOLID WORKS ADVANCED
Solid works
Jan 2009 –
Present
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Solid Edge - Expert Level Certification
SOLID EDGE
Jan 2008 –
Present