Hendrik Eikelboom
WUNGONG,Australia
Summary
Professional engineer with strong background in design engineering, known for delivering innovative and efficient solutions. Proven track record in CAD software, project management, and structural analysis. Highly dependable team player, adaptable to changing project demands, and focused on achieving optimal results. Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities drive project success.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
Austal Ships
01.2021 - Current
- Team leader for the development and design, of mechanical systems for the acquisition of systems and equipment for installation on fast ferries and naval patrol ships
- Design and select equipment and systems for building and construction of fast ferries and naval patrol ships
- Issuing documentation, drawings and manuals for the installation and commissioning of systems and equipment
- Report writing of accompanying operating and maintenance manuals for the systems and equipment installed
- Assist in the development, designs and documentation of new proposals for sales and development teams
- Liaise with quality departments and institutions for the approvals and standards required for the building and construction of ships
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Development of the propulsion system design with a team of 4 Engineers – mechanical, electrical, and Naval Architects
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Development of all systems on new OPV steel ship – proposal for the Philippine Navy
- Working with mechanical, electrical, naval architects and safety experts
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Leading and mentoring a team of up to 4 Engineers, designers and drafting personal through mechanical design, production support, commissioning and sea trials
- My most rewarding career highlight was my involvement on the vessel “Bajamar Express”
- I had the opportunity to do the design from start to finish, and seeing the build in the factory and then testing the finished product after launch doing sea trials
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Leading and mentoring a team of 4 Engineers, designers and drafting personnel through mechanical design, production support, commissioning and sea trials
- Design to applicable standards such as DNV, BV, GL and other shipping standards
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Leading and mentoring a team of 4 Engineers, designers and drafting personnel through mechanical design, production support, commissioning and sea trials
- Design to applicable standards such as DNV, BV, GL and other shipping standards
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
10.1998 - 02.2014
- Leading and mentoring teams of Engineers, designers and drafting personnel through mechanical design, production support, commissioning and sea trials
- Design to applicable standards such as DNV, BV, GL and other shipping standards
Project Design Drafting
Image Boats
01.1997 - 09.1998
- Develop drawings and documentation for the construction of work boats, ferries, barges and pleasure boats
Ship Building
Image Boats
01.1985 - 12.1995
- Lead ship building teams for the construction of aluminium work boats, ferries, barges and pleasure boats
Education
Graduate Diploma - Geographic Information Systems, Software engineering Mapping Applications
Curtin University of Technology
12.1996
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Communications
Western Australia Institute of Technology
12.1984
Skills
- 2D and 3D design
- Proficient in CAD software
- Detail-oriented drafting skills
- Effective project coordination
- Critical analysis
- Lean production techniques
- Skilled in AutoCAD design
- Risk assessment
- Process flow analysis
- Analytical problem solving
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/05/62
Further Training
- Operational Leadership Program, Total Leader and Coach Solutions Australia
- System Engineering, Project Performance International
- Implementing Safety in Design, Engineers Australia
- Certificate IV in competitive Manufacturing, Apprenticentre - Dept of Training and Workforce Development
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
10.2024 - 03.2025
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
10.2021 - 09.2024
Design Engineer
Austal Ships
01.2021 - Current
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
08.2018 - 09.2020
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
02.2016 - 07.2018
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
03.2014 - 01.2016
Project Design Engineer
Austal Ships
10.1998 - 02.2014
Project Design Drafting
Image Boats
01.1997 - 09.1998
Ship Building
Image Boats
01.1985 - 12.1995
Graduate Diploma - Geographic Information Systems, Software engineering Mapping Applications
Curtin University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Communications
Western Australia Institute of Technology
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