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Rudolph Britz

Mechanical engineering professional with SolidWorks experience

Cape Town, South Africa

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CAD Design Detailing Machine Design Material Selection

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About

1. Mechanical Machine Design and detailing
2. Material Selection and Heat Treatment
3. Bulk Material Handeling system design

Experience

Profesional Mechanical Technologist MF Desing · Freelance May 2007 – Present 17 yrs 7 mos Cape Town, WC, South Africa Mechanical Engineering design of linear and rotating equipment. The design includes full machanical calculations and basic FEA Analyses.

Education

UNISA BTECH DEGREE, Mechanical Engineering 2005 – 2008 Activities and Societies: Target Shooting and Cycling on Recreational Level
Cape Pinunsula Universaty of Technology BTECH , Mechaical Engineering 1997 – 2008 Activities and Societies: Cycling Cycling as a recreational event

Other experience

Service Centre Manager Technical service in three phase power systems, single phase systems and borehole pumps.
Oversaw all mechanical work, improvements on the design, as well as the overall performance of pumps and motors.
Tested pump and motor system, drawing of the performance curve and analysis of the results.
Detailed mechanical and electrical inspection on pumps and motors after failure.
Created technical reports and provided recommendations to the manufacturer.
Project Engineer Core Overview:
Mechanical Design of diving equipment; 300m: Unique conceptualisation and design of products / Calculations and Finite Element Analyses / Finalisation and submission of drawings inclusive of a design report.
Directed and exercised functional authority for planning, organisation, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility.
Project Management:
Worked as project manager to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Developed maintenance processes
Procured contractors, materials, and services to meet project requirements.
Prepared and maintained project schedule.
Prepared required project submittals and maintained submittal log.
Prepared and tracked productivity, budget and cost control on various project activities. Reported to management weekly.
Ensured projects completion in compliance with DNV regulations.
Research and Development Engineer Core Overview:
Conducted research and development activities world's largest combined chain, auger and corner unit manufacturer - minimising cost on freight, shipping and delivery charges.
Oversaw the entire production process and completed all QC’s.
Key Roles & Accountabilities:
Applied research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activities.
Summarised research results and communicated findings to internal and external bodies.
Assessed the scope of research projects and ensured projects were on time and within budget.
Developed technical documentation for all projects.
Contributed to moderately complex aspects of a project.
Created product designs on CAD as per the client’s requirements, adhering to absolute customer satisfaction.
Manufactured and tested prototype units.
Planned and designed mass production facility operations.
Professional Mechanical Technologist Designs wet services including fire water reticulation I hot/cold water plant sizing I Pump selections and sizing I Rain water system sizing I Tender documentation preparation (drawings, specifications, BOQ's) I Site inspections I Cost control I Works closely with clients, architects and other disciplines I Project management on rational fire design, wet services and HVAC systems, commissioning and sign off. Marketing and marketing research.

Licenses & Certifications

RM Britz ECSA Apr 2014 – Present See credential
Rudolph Britz ECSA Jan 2014 – Present See credential