Career / Biography
• + 16 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• BEng Mechanical Engineer – 1st Class-Honours degree
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – Automobile Production - 1st Class-Honours degree
2020 Mechanical Design Engineer, All-Fill Int.2019 Product Development Engineer, Whittan Group2017 Mechanical Design Associate course, Solidworks2016 Product Development Manager, Whitmore Europe2015 Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rari, Construções Metálicas, Engenharia, Projectos e Soluções2015 Technical data & repairs on engines course, Cepra2015 German language initiation course, Citeforma2014 Diagnostics & repairs on automatic transmissions course, Cepra2012 Senior Mechanical Engineer, AJM Engineering2010 Product Development Engineer, Supreme Spring2009 CATIA V5 R19 Mechanical Design Expert course, Cadtech2006 Mechanical Engineer, Masterlease GMAC2005 Mechanical Engineer, Autoscan2004 Graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree - BEng Mechanical Engineering (2 year course) Aston University
Course recognised my the IMechE2003 Development of the Suspension and Steering of the Formula Student Racing Car, Aston University
Race Car Dynamics and Data Acquisition Seminar, OptimumG2002 Awarded with a scholarship from the DfEs (Department for Education and Skills)2001 Workshop procedures course, Mercedes Benz Portugal2000 Mechanical Engineer, Stuttcar – Mercedes Benz2000 Track Marshall, M.C.E. and A.C.D.M.E.1999 Mechanical Engineering - Automobile Production Degree completed with honours (3 year course), IPA1995 IT course, Microcamp
Hot forming unit ( bending of front stabilizer bars – Ford South Africa)• ~300 components , 20 hydraulic cylinders and 1 pneumatic cylinder
Developed with Solidworks 2010CATIA V5 R19
Lift ( transport of rear doors – BMW Mini UK)• 2 electric motors, chain driven, coupling, plumber blocks, proximity sensors, conveyor
Developed with Solidworks 2014
Manipulator ( removal of data unit from chassis – Audi Mexico)• 6 pneumatic cylinders, telescopic guides and brackets
Developed with Solidworks 2014
Conveyors ( transport of rear doors – BMW Mini UK )• 1 electric motor, couplings, shafts and chain driven
Developed with Solidworks 2014
Forging tools ( stabilizer bars – Ford South Africa )• Trimming, forging, punching and coining tools
Developed with Solidworks 2010
Setting fixture ( stabilizer bars – Ford South Africa )• To verify the dimensions are within the tight tolerances required
Developed with Solidworks 2011
Crimp ring machine ( stabilizer bars – Ford South Africa )• To test the strength of the crimp rings
Developed with Solidworks 2011
10 Ton trailer rotator ( Transnet South Africa )• To rotate the truck trailers for welding purposes
Developed with Solidworks 2013
Boom extension ( Wepex South Africa)• To increase the reach of a Caterpillar digger
Developed with Solidworks 2013
2 Ton Structure for electric chain hoists ( ZF Services South Africa )• Structure, beams, trolleys and 2 electric chain hoists
Developed with Solidworks 2013
2 Ton jib crane / 10 Ton wagon lifters
Developed with Solidworks 2013
Crane wheel block• Structure, bearings, shaft and wheel
Developed with Solidworks 2013
Technical drawings 1• Shaft, spline and keyseat
GD&T using Solidworks 2013
Technical drawings 2• Female plug, spline, keyseat
GD&T using Solidworks 2013
Technical drawings 3• BOM of motorised trolley
GD&T using Solidworks 2013
Technical drawings 4• 150 Ton travesser large assembly drawing
GD&T using Solidworks 2013
Technical drawings 5• Exploded views
Developed with Solidworks 2013
Projects / Concepts 1• Brake and suspension assembly / wheel, brake and suspension assembly
Developed with Solidworks 2012
Projects / Concepts 2• Front of vehicle assembly
Developed with Solidworks 2012
Projects / Concepts 3• Vehicle with boundary bodywork
Developed with Solidworks 2012