Experience

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  Manfred schaarsmidt packaging machinery

  Aug 1991 - Nov 1993

  Junior drafter

  Manfred Schaarsmidt Packaging Machinery designed and built mostly bottle handling machinery, slat band conveyors, de-palletisers, bottle orientates etc.From this experience, I gained fundamental design principles, which I have utilized throughout my career.Responsible for the drawing of designs, reverse engineering exiting designs and procuring of materials and equipment.A selection of tasks would include:• Drawing and detailing of bottle handing machinery• Reverse engineering existing designs• Research and implementation of new product.• Material and equipment procurement• Hands on fabrication and assembly• Fitting of instrumentation Show less

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  Trans vaal electric

  Jul 1995 - Dec 2000

  Design drafter
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  Alstom large machines

  Dec 2000 - Jan 2003

  Design drafter

  Alstom is a global company specializing in energy and transport infrastructure. The Large Machines unit designs and manufactures high voltage rotating electrical machines. Large Machines supply to countries such as the United States of America, Australia, Turkey, Israel and Taiwan.Managed the ongoing implementation of a Siemens Designed standard motor called 1LA1, including:Design using Medusa (a 2d mainframe cad program) as a design platform. Component selectionBill of materials and parts building Although the motor was standard it was too diverse to keep in stock so that most motors were custom built as per customer spec.Modified existing designs on the Alstom Unibox range of machines and through this got an in depth understanding of this well designed range.Some of those duties would include• General Arrangement• Revising outline dimension drawings• Component design• Modifying existing designs to suit new machines• Design of Cooler Units for the machines• Design of coil checking fixtures• Implementing the designs to customer specifications Show less

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  United group rail services ltd.

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2011

  Structural / mechanical designer / advisor

  Key Customers: Pacific National, ARG, Rail Corp, QR Rail, GE Rail, and various International Rail Companies.I designed load bearing structure for locomotives by using NX4/6 and Catia V5 software through coordination with FEA engineers. I created structural and mechanical design of wagon bodies and brake systems by utilizing analytical approach. I held concurrent responsibility for executing several tasks, such as conducting trainings, building public relations, adhering to quality control standards, and systems development. I utilized designing skills to draft mid-plane models and parasolid files for FEA analysis. I designed and drafted castings for several projects. • Implemented NX7.5 software and Catia V5 to design and revise diesel locomotive components, layouts, and drawings.• Coordinated with QC team leaders to gather details for Job Instructions, confirmed the validity, and documented process flow for the assembly of Diesel Locomotives.♦ Facilitated effective communication between engineers/designers in Australia and associates in Hyderabad India.♦ Identified need to improve associates skills and provided mechanical, structural, and FEA advising to enhance performance. Show less

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  Bradken rail

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  Product designer

  Key Customers: Queensland Rail, Rio Tinto, ARG, CBHI ensured compliance with Rail Safety Worker requirements to manage assembly and detail components, create layouts, and craft drawings of wagons. I introduced structural design of high stressed wagon parts such as draw gear, striker plates and bogie interfaces. I delivered guidance regarding component and material selection to minimize cost and meet product performance goals.♦ Deployed lean design techniques to improve manufacturing process, which resulted in cost reduction, quality optimization, and increased repeatability.♦ Applied NX7.5 software to execute mechanical design of wagons, brake systems, and piping. Show less

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  Falk engineering

  May 2012 - Feb 2014

  Designer

  Key Customers: Rio Tinto, Xstrata, various International Mining and Commercial Operators.I employed Solidworks 2012 / 2013 to mount reducer boxes, hydraulic brake systems, couplings, and several other control systems as per customer requirements, resulting in improving the design and structure of base frames. I collaborated with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to ensure effective designs and delivery of models.♦ Employed Solidworks and Draftsight computer programs to create drawings and general arrangements for clients. Show less

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  Alayax

  Nov 2013 - May 2019

  Business owner

  I directed and managed wide range of mechanical, mechatronics, and product line projects from initial design requirements till final production within defined scope, quality, and time. I delivered valuable input to design, develop, and assemble 3D printers. I utilized Solidworks computer program for designing several products. I efficiently led new product development, sales and marketing, and distribution activities. I established professional relationships with suppliers, vendors, and customers through effective communication.♦ Accomplished strategic aims of company through development and selling of 3D printers and related components.♦ Delivered exceptional product development services with regards to several industrial and consumer products to fulfil customer needs. Show less

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  Freyssinet

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

  Design drafter

  Key Project: Transmission Gully Bridge 20 and Grafton BridgeI designed and developed 3D models as well as engineering drawings of temporary equipment through utilization of creative skills. I generated a photorealistic product image rendering from a 2D/3D model for clients through a computer program.♦ Utilized logical methods to perform design modelling and drafting for various remedial projects.

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  Bluglass limited (asx: blg)

  May 2019 - Jul 2022

  Design and 3d modelling, as well as producing engineering drawings of an Aixtron G4 MOCVD machine to Bluglass proprietary RPCVD technology.• Designed and modelled, under the direction of Industry leading experts, the required modifications, gaining invaluable knowledge of high temperature, low pressure vacuum Chemical Vapor Deposition technologies.• Made drawings, revision controlled and coordinated with third party suppliers to procure components.• Assembled the components into the physical tool. Show less

  • Designer

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Mechanical Designer

    May 2019 - May 2020
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  Ugl

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  Senior strucrtal designer

  Detail design and drafting, using Catia V5, of the primary and secondary structure of the newest EVO C44 locomotive. In addition sound insulation barriers and as well as access / egress components and assemblies were completed.Create Bill of Materials using SAP for costing and procurement.

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  Alayax

  Aug 2022 - now

  Mechanical designer

  3D scan, process, extract geometry and produce isometric “As Built” Drawings.· Scanned a harsh environment Chlorine dosing station and create a 3d Model.· Verify design using legacy P&ID.· Made isometric Drawings with individual component Tag numbers for tracking component lifespan.