Bernie B.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | SolidWorks CSWP
South Africa
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About
I am a Mechanical Engineer with 25 years of progressive experience in product development, mechanical design, and manufacturing engineering. My career has taken me from Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to Engineering Manager, giving me hands-on experience across the complete product development lifecycle—from concept and detailed design through prototyping, validation, manufacturing, commercialisation, and continuous improvement.
My expertise is built around SolidWorks, complex assemblies, 3D modelling, detailed manufacturing drawings, Design for Manufacture (DFM), engineering analysis, and product development. I have extensive experience designing agricultural machinery manufactured in South Africa and exported internationally, with a strong focus on creating practical, robust, and cost-effective solutions that can be manufactured successfully.
I have collaborated with international industry leaders including John Deere USA and CNH Industrial, and have contributed to products supplied to markets including Australia, Eurasia, and Kazakhstan.
I believe good engineering is not simply about creating complex designs—it is about solving problems effectively and delivering real value to the customer and manufacturer.
Whether you need 3D modelling, conversion of existing designs, detailed manufacturing drawings, complex assembly work, design modifications, or general mechanical engineering support, I bring 25 years of practical industry experience to every project.
I also work with my own legally licensed engineering software, allowing me to work professionally with client CAD data and deliver manufacturing-ready results.
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My expertise is built around SolidWorks, complex assemblies, 3D modelling, detailed manufacturing drawings, Design for Manufacture (DFM), engineering analysis, and product development. I have extensive experience designing agricultural machinery manufactured in South Africa and exported internationally, with a strong focus on creating practical, robust, and cost-effective solutions that can be manufactured successfully.
I have collaborated with international industry leaders including John Deere USA and CNH Industrial, and have contributed to products supplied to markets including Australia, Eurasia, and Kazakhstan.
I believe good engineering is not simply about creating complex designs—it is about solving problems effectively and delivering real value to the customer and manufacturer.
Whether you need 3D modelling, conversion of existing designs, detailed manufacturing drawings, complex assembly work, design modifications, or general mechanical engineering support, I bring 25 years of practical industry experience to every project.
I also work with my own legally licensed engineering software, allowing me to work professionally with client CAD data and deliver manufacturing-ready results.
Portfolio
Experience
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Rovic International · Full-time
Jan 2000 –
Present
26 yrs 7 mos
Cape Town, WC, South Africa
I have over 25 years of experience at Rovic International, a South African agricultural machinery manufacturer specialising in seeders, planters, and related equipment. During my career at Rovic, I progressed from Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to Engineering Manager, gaining extensive hands-on experience in the design, development, manufacture, and improvement of complex agricultural machinery.
My work has covered the complete engineering lifecycle, including research and concept development, 3D mechanical design, complex SolidWorks assemblies, detailed manufacturing drawings, prototyping, testing, design validation, manufacturing support, and continuous product improvement.
I have been responsible for the engineering development of internationally marketed seeders and planters, working closely with manufacturing, procurement, assembly, and other engineering disciplines to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective to manufacture.
A significant part of my role has involved working with complex machinery assemblies, including frames, seed metering systems, fertiliser systems, hydraulic systems, drive mechanisms, row units, planting components, and supporting structures. I have produced detailed manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation used directly in production. - Freelance Draughtsman Executive Engineering CC · Freelance Jan 2000 – Dec 2006 6 yrs 11 mos Cape Town, WC, South Africa Produced detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for high-precision components used in petrochemical, railway, automotive, marine and industrial applications.
- Student Mechanical Workshop Apprentice South African Astronomical Observatory · Internship Jul 1997 – Aug 1998 1 yrs 1 mos Sutherland, NC, South Africa Assisted with telescope maintenance, instrumentation installations, machining operations and fabrication projects, including construction of a scale model of the SALT telescope.
Education
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 1997 – 2000
Other experience
- PDM and PLM management
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified SolidWorks PDM Associate Jan 2026 – Present See credential
- SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Administration Jan 2015 – Present See credential
- SolidWorks Simulation Jan 2014 – Present See credential
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) Jun 2008 – Present See credential
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Joined: August 12, 2026
Last seen: August 13, 2026
Area of Expertise
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Location
South Africa