David Bruwer Email & Phone Number

Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Duties: Meeting and communicating with the relevant stakeholders of the project to understand the entire requirement and scope of the project.Complete design of the product from concept phase through to detail manufacturing data-pack.Component selection and integration, from drive train components, to small miscellaneous parts.Performing structural analyses for validation in accordance with the relevant regulations and standards.Performing calculations for stability and safety of the product in accordance with the relevant regulations and standards.Performing run-out calculations to estimate vehicle performance.Establishing and maintaining a project plan and budget.Coordinating with the relevant departments and specialists to ensure the project executes as efficiently as possible.Overseeing the manufacturing process.Testing and validation of the final product.Software packages:Solidworks (3D CAD software)PDM Enterprise Vault (PLM software)Ansys (Finite Element Analysis software)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)MS Projects (Project Planning software)S-Math (Calculation Sheet software)

Duties:Preparing CAD models for the Finite Element Analysis process.Performing Linear Static Finite Element Analyses on steel structures.Performing high strain rate, Non-Linear Finite Element Analyses (Anti-Tank-Mine blast simulations) on vehicles.Compiling simulation reports.Reading and understanding various international specifications.Concept mechanical designs of components and systems.Detail designs of components and systems.Creating detail drawings of parts and assemblies.Creating complete data packs for manufacturing.Software:Siemens NX 8.5 (3D CAD software and Advanced Linear Static Finite Element Analysis Software)TeamCenter (PLM software)Tortoise SVN (Config Controll Software)Nastran/Patran/Dytran (Finite Element Analysis software)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Matlab/Octave

Duties:Reading and understanding various international specifications.Compiling test procedures and test reports.Creating manufacturing drawings and instructions.Meeting with production staff to ensure the correct manufacturing of test samples.Performing structural testing.Arranging and managing environmental testing.Software:Catia (3D Modeling software)SmarTeam (PLM Software)Nastran/Patran (Finite Element Analysis software)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)MS Projects (Project Planning software)VBA Excel (Programming macro’s in excel)Matlab/Octave

Cadet Technology cc is a Finite Element Analysis consulting company. Mostly I did 3D modeling in Solid Edge design package. I was also assigned as junior designer working under the head engineer. I worked on various design projects and analysis projects. I also did some data manipulation for the packages I worked on.

Bachelor Of Science Honours (Bschons), Applied Science: Mechanics

Honours degree specialising in Advanced Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Optimization.

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Mechanical Engineering

Awarded an honorary medal by the South African Institute of Mechanical Engineers (SAIMechE) for best student in Mechanical Engineering.

Trade Certificate, Mechanical Workshop Trade

Covered courses include: Turning (Lathe), Milling, Welding, Hand Tools, Electrical (DC), and Sheet Metal Work.