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Najitha Gunathilake

Bundaberg,Australia

Summary

Design professional with comprehensive experience in drafting and technical design, prepared to contribute effectively to new projects. Known for collaborative teamwork and consistently achieving project goals. Displays strong adaptability and excellent communication skills, ensuring smooth project execution.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Design Draftsperson

Superior PAK Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
  • Design waste management truck bodies, hydraulic systems and sheet metal parts in compliance with ADR, VSB, NHVR and manufactures guidelines
  • 3D model truck parts in Autodesk Inventor and generate their work shop drawings and bill of material
  • Carry out hand calculations and finite element analysis in Inventor Nastran for critical truck components
  • Work with work health and safety team to compliance the existing trollies, work benches, storage racks, lifting beams according to work safe Queensland recommendations
  • Communicate engineering change requests with supervisors and take necessary actions
  • Achievements: Design and compliance rear loader mini-series 4 hydraulic circuit
  • Design and compliance a skid to move truck bodies inside the factory premises
  • Design and compliance lifting beams and welding jigs for robot welder
  • Prepare drawing packages for Indian outsourcing project, and maintain material mill certificates and product quality documents
  • Design welding jigs, custom trollies and storage racks according to work health and safety Queensland advice and compliance them according to Australian standards
  • Created diagrams to illustrate system functionality.
  • Developed and revised diagrams to accurately reflect design changes.
  • Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
  • Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
  • Organized web-based storage sites and collaboration project sites using ProjectWise or cloud storage to share drawings with project and subcontractors.
  • Designed arrangements for [Type] architecture using [Software].
  • Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications for components and machinery with computer assistance.
  • Analyzed component and system details to resolve design problems.
  • Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
  • Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.
  • Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
  • Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.
  • Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
  • Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
  • Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
  • Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
  • Created CAD models and drawings for [Type] designs.
  • Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
  • Organized supporting information to produce bills of materials and product manuals.
  • Improved client satisfaction with meticulous attention to detail in preparing architectural and engineering drafts.
  • Identified potential areas of improvement within existing designs, proposing modifications that resulted in cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or aesthetics.
  • Supported multidisciplinary teams in achieving project objectives through clear communication and effective coordination of drafting tasks.
  • Developed custom templates for use across multiple projects, increasing efficiency while maintaining consistency in deliverables.
  • Created 3D and modeling drawings for new projects.
  • Increased team productivity by providing training on new drafting technologies and best practices within the industry.
  • Prepared detailed engineering drawings using [Software].

Mechanical Engineer

Avan Campers Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 06.2022
  • Design and compliance recreation vehicles according to ADR, VSB and RV map standards
  • Design Caravans in accordance to Australian Design Rule, Vehicle Bulletin Standard and RV Map standard
  • 3D model caravan chassis, side panels, furniture using SolidWorks and generate their workshop drawings
  • Draft sidewall, roof 2D AUTOCAD drawings and generate their router codes using ENRoute
  • Design custom caravan parts according to special customer requests
  • Calculate caravan GTM, ATM and Payload in order to make sure the caravan meets the state compliance requirements
  • Participate in daily production meeting and effectively communicate engineering change requests to the senior management and get their approval
  • Provide engineering solutions to manufacturing issues and challenges raised by production supervisors
  • Design caravan chassis according to ADR62/02, AS4177.4 and RVMAP code version 7
  • Prepare 3D model chassis in SolidWorks and generate workshop drawings with high accuracy
  • Design caravan gas circuits to comply with AS/NZ5601.2 and RVMAP code version 7
  • Design caravan electric, water circuits to comply with AS/NZ3000, AS/NZ3001 and RVMAP code version 7
  • Prepare 2D workshop drawings for gas plumbing, water plumbing and electrical circuits and issue them to pre-assembly workshop to prepare required parts
  • Design caravan external indicator lamps, reflectors to comply with RVMAP code version 7
  • Prepare bill of materials for prototype caravans
  • Prepare preventive maintenance schedule and work with maintenance team to carry out preventive maintenance
  • Prepare work orders for corrective maintenance, purchase material and arrange maintenance work asap to minimize the production interruptions
  • Participate in weekly safety meetings and encourage safe work practices
  • Achievements: 3D modelled Golf Tourer series caravans and compliance them according to RV map standards
  • Restructured furniture manufacturing factory layout and processes to increase efficiency

Education

Emerging engineers’ leadership program -

Engineers Australia
Online
05.2024

Graduate certificate - Industrial Automation Engineering

Institute of Technology
Online
12.2023

Bachelor of science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka
10.2017

Skills

  • Innovative designing
  • Problem solving
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Auto CAD
  • Inventor Nastran
  • MS Office

Affiliations

  • RPEQ
  • MIE Aust
  • NER

References

Available up on request.

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: True

Timeline

Engineering Design Draftsperson

Superior PAK Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

Avan Campers Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 06.2022

Emerging engineers’ leadership program -

Engineers Australia

Graduate certificate - Industrial Automation Engineering

Institute of Technology

Bachelor of science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Peradeniya

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