Andres R.

Experience

• Principal Consultant DUX Engineering · Freelance Jul 2015 – Present 10 yrs 8 mos SA, Australia • Spearheaded the full product design and development lifecycles for 40+ domestic and international clients, driving concepts to market-ready solutions while consistently delivering on strict budgetary and timeline milestones.
  • Collaboratively developed with client material handling equipment for the construction industry.
  • Executed advanced ANSYS Fluent CFD and FEA simulations to rigorously validate and optimise complex mechanical designs, significantly reducing physical prototyping time and minimising material waste for client projects.
  • Carried out site inspections for transportable buildings used in water and rail industry.
  • Facilitated HAZOP meetings to improve designs and safety.
  • Advised companies on achieving product certification and compliance with standards and regulations during development.
  • Liaised with clients’ engineering and manufacturing managers to improve designs based on feedback.
  • Provided technical advice for the Chemical Dosing Units standardisation used in the water industry.
  • Accelerated the product development lifecycle by executing end-to-end rapid prototyping, utilising in-house 3D printing capabilities to quickly translate complex CFD/FEA validated designs into tangible, functional models for client evaluation.
• Team Lead - Engineer BAE SYSTEMS · Full-time Nov 2021 – Jul 2025 3 yrs 8 mos SA, Australia Directed a high-performing engineering team to design, validate, and manage critical changes for the Hobart Class Destroyer (DDG) program, ensuring seamless and precise transitions into the production phase.
• Senior Mechanical Engineer deMaher · Full-time Nov 2008 – Jul 2015 6 yrs 8 mos Port Kembla, NSW, Australia • Engineered a robust, scalable steel formwork system capable of reliably manufacturing heavy-duty concrete bunds, sumps, and transportable buildings exceeding 100 tonnes.
  • Spearheaded the mechanical design and successful deployment of Magnesium Hydroxide Liquid (MHL) spraying systems, significantly enhancing the longevity and corrosion resistance of critical sewer infrastructure.
  • Led the mechanical design and optimisation of key elements for transportable Chemical Dosing Units deployed extensively across the water treatment sector.
• DESIGN ENGINEER (MECHANICAL) Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure · Full-time Feb 2011 – Jul 2012 1 yrs 5 mos Regents Park, NSW, Australia • Engineered specialised equipment and structural solutions for the mining and water divisions, actively supervising the manufacturing phase to ensure seamless execution from design to fabrication.
  • Prepared technical information and specifications for tender submissions.
  • Authored comprehensive technical specifications, layouts, and rigorous engineering calculations that strengthened the design of water treatment plants and bolstered competitive tender submissions.
  • Assisted the design manager to coordinate activities within the department including the drafting team.
  • Successfully designed, engineered, and commissioned a complex gantry platform structure critical to the large-scale refurbishment of the 5.76km Lucinda Jetty in Far North Queensland.
• Mechanical Engineer Garard · Full-time Aug 2006 – Oct 2008 2 yrs 2 mos Liverpool, NSW, Australia • Coordinated and supervised activities in the building sites
  • Designed custom manufacturing equipment, including plate cutting-bevelling machines and specialised jigs, to optimise the production of steel formwork for high-rise construction and transportable buildings.
  • Collaborated closely with the lead engineer to design, analyse, and optimize high-stress mechanical components for a concrete placement boom crane.
  • Executed targeted CFD flow simulations to resolve critical heating issues and ensure the thermal stability of sensitive electronic components housed within transportable concrete buildings for the rail industry.