Mechanical Engineer with 7 years of experience in SolidWorks, specializing in mechanical equipment design, sheet metal, weldments, 3D assemblies, fabrication drawings, and BOM creation. Strong understanding of DFM and manufacturing processes, with hands-on exposure to heavy industry manufacturing operations. Skilled in delivering practical, production-ready, and cost-effective design solutions.
Designed steel structures and mechanical equipment in accordance with Australian Standards, including AS4100 and related structural codes. Developed detailed 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, and machining documentation for heavy industrial equipment while ensuring accuracy and manufacturability. Performed FEA to verify structural integrity and compliance, prepared BOMs and weldment cut lists using SolidWorks PDM, and managed complete design projects through collaboration to deliver efficient, cost-effective engineering solutions.
Led heavy-duty machining and mechanical design operations for large-scale industrial projects, including hydropower dams, boilers, sugar mills, and transmission towers. Developed precise 3D models, 2D drawings, jigs, and fixtures using SolidWorks while ensuring QA/QC compliance and GD&T standards. Implemented lean manufacturing strategies that improved productivity by 25% and reduced machining time and costs by 40%. Conducted structural and thermal analysis, prepared BOMs and weldment cut lists, and delivered efficient engineering solutions through cross-functional collaboration.