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Flavio B.

Mechanical Design Engineer | Machine Design | Industrial Equipment

Porto Alegre, Brazil

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19,232 / 143,421

Skill pts: 5

2D/3D AutoCAD 3D CAD Modeling Industrial Design Mechanical Engineering Mechanism Design Engineering

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About

Mechanical Design Engineer with over 25 years of experience in mechanical design, machine design, and industrial equipment.

I specialize in Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360, developing practical, manufacturing-ready mechanical solutions from concept through production. My experience combines engineering, 3D CAD modeling, mechanisms, structural design, and manufacturing.

My professional experience includes:

* Industrial machinery and equipment
* Agricultural equipment
* Transportation equipment
* Water and sanitation equipment
* Automotive and off-road projects
* Complex mechanical mechanisms
* Casting and foundry equipment
* Product development and custom mechanical products
* Structural and welded assemblies

I work on 3D CAD modeling, complex assemblies, manufacturing drawings, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), sheet metal, welded structures, CNC fabrication, structural analysis, FEA, reverse engineering, and production documentation.

I can develop projects from sketches, photographs, specifications, measurements, existing CAD files, or initial concepts, turning them into accurate 3D models and practical solutions ready for prototyping or manufacturing.

My goal is to create mechanical designs that are not only accurate in CAD, but also functional, manufacturable, and suitable for real-world production.

**Software:** Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, AutoCAD

Experience

Mechanical Design Engineer Independent Mechanical Design Engineer · Freelance Jan 2001 – Present 25 yrs 7 mos Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil Mechanical design and product development for industrial machinery, equipment, mechanisms, and manufacturing-ready products. My work includes 3D CAD modeling, complex assemblies, manufacturing drawings, DFM, sheet metal, welded structures, CNC fabrication, structural analysis, and reverse engineering using Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, and AutoCAD.

Education

UFRGS — Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering 1977 – 1982 Education Description
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a strong foundation in mechanical design, machine design, manufacturing processes, mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
The education provided a solid engineering foundation that has been applied throughout my professional career in the design and development of industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, mechanisms, and manufacturing-ready products.

Other experience

Areas of Mechanical Engineering Experience Extensive experience in the design and development of mechanical systems and equipment across multiple industries, including:

Agricultural Equipment
Design and development of agricultural machinery and implements, including structural systems, mechanisms, hydraulic components, tanks, spray systems, and equipment for field applications.

Transportation Equipment
Mechanical design of transportation and material-handling equipment, including structures, mechanisms, chassis, supports, and functional components.

Water & Sanitation Equipment
Design and development of mechanical equipment and systems for water treatment, sanitation, pumping, handling, and related industrial applications.

Automotive & Off-Road
Experience in automotive mechanical design, including tubular chassis, off-road vehicles, mechanisms, structural components, and prototype development.

Complex Mechanical Mechanisms
Development of mechanisms involving motion, articulation, transmission, locking systems, adjustable components, and mechanical constraints, with emphasis on functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.

Industrial Machinery & Foundry Equipment
Design of industrial machines and equipment, including casting and foundry systems, centrifugal casting equipment, material handling, process equipment, and custom machinery.

Product Development & Manufacturing
Development of mechanical products from concept through detailed design, including 3D CAD, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, DFM, CNC fabrication, sheet metal, welded structures, prototyping, and production documentation.

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer Registration — Mechanical Engineering CREA — Conselho Regional de Engenharia e Agronomia Jan 1983 – Present See credential