Francois B.

Experience

• Mecahnical Design Engineer TMP (TWP Matomo Process Plant) · Contract Jan 2006 – Jan 2009 3 yrs Bedfordview, Germiston, South Africa Mechanical Design Engineer
  TMP
  
  Responsible for mechanical design and engineering of components and systems. Key responsibilities included:
  
  3D modeling and detailed design of mechanical parts and assemblies
  Creation of manufacturing-ready engineering drawings and documentation
  Design for Manufacture (DFM) and design optimization
  Collaboration with production and engineering teams to ensure designs met functional and manufacturing requirements
  Support of product development and design improvements
  This role focused on delivering accurate, production-ready mechanical designs with clear documentation.
• Product Design CBI Electric · Contract Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 1 yrs Gauteng, South Africa Product Designer
  CBI Electric
  
  Responsible for product design and development of electrical products. Key responsibilities included:
  
  Concept development and detailed 3D modeling of new products
  Creation of manufacturing-ready designs and engineering drawings
  Design for Manufacture (DFM) and design optimization
  Collaboration with engineering and production teams to refine products for manufacturability
  Support of product development from concept through to production documentation
  This role focused on turning product requirements into practical, production-ready designs with clear documentation.
• Process Piping FTP South Africa · Contract Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 2 yrs Edenvale, South Africa Mechanical / Structural / Process Piping Designer
  Fast Tracked Projects
  
  Designed and detailed structural, mechanical, and process piping systems for industrial projects. Responsibilities included:
  
  3D modeling and detailed drawings of structural steel, mechanical equipment, and process piping systems
  Development of fabrication and construction drawings
  Coordination of structural, mechanical, and piping interfaces
  Application of design standards and best practices for industrial facilities
  Support of project teams with accurate, manufacturing-ready documentation
  This role involved multi-discipline design work across structural, mechanical, and process piping, delivering coordinated solutions for industrial projects.