Ruwan Fernando
St James,WA
Summary
Experienced mechanical engineer with more than 14 years of experience in, CAD designing, CAM Programming, preparing Engineering Drawings, Sheet metal fabrication, Project Management, Automation, modifications/upgrades and troubleshooting existing processes, improvements to manufacturing Process, and R&D.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer (contract)
Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd
02.2023 - Current
- Project managing development end-to-end including: scoping project needs, scheduling projects with minimum interruption to production, orchestrating mini shutdowns for project implementation, developing & managing timelines, identifying & building solutions to limitations & bottlenecks of existing processes, facilitating stakeholder meetings
- Ensuring compliance with contemporary standards of practice including, WHS regulations
- Supervising project work & key stake holders involved
- Participated in cross-functional teams with manufacturing, quality, marketing and procurement departments
- Actively investigate & implement safety, productivity & cost saving initiatives across projects
Design/Project Engineer
Bradbury Group Australia Pty Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Conceptual design of roll forming machines, insulated panel lines, conveyor systems and robot stacking systems, die sets & press tools that meet customer requirements
- Evaluate prototypes of new product designs through engineering testing to meet company standards & customer expectations
- Prepare technical documentation, line layouts, profile drawings & procedures for manufacturing, sales & operating products
- Perform technical planning, review of design changes and technical investigations, ensuring that engineering solutions are developed, implemented & tested under safety regulations
- Planning operations and/or processes required to complete allocated design tasks including estimation of required staffing, material quantities & engage vendors, service providers & other support groups
- Project co-ordination & follow up through machining, fabrication, assembly & purchasing staff to achieve production goals
Design Engineer
Makum Tub Filling and Case Packing Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Tub Filling machine design & modification
- Develop 3D solid models & detailed drawing using CAD software (Autodesk Inventor)
- Prepare assembly drawings
Design Engineer
International Precision Moulds & Tools (PVT) Ltd
01.2012 - 08.2018
- Design plastic moulds & tooling for new moulds & modifications
- Develop 3D solid models & detailed design drawing using CAD software (Siemens NX Unigraphics (UG), VISI | CAD CAM software, AutoCAD)
- Design & Modelling sink-EDM electrodes
- Generate CNC 3D milling programs
- Prepare inspection drawings
- Assist the production team, engage with vendors & service providers for the manufacturing processs
Mechanical Engineer
Alcobronz Engineering (PVT) Ltd
10.2009 - 12.2011
- Designing Dust Management Systems: centrifugal blowers, cyclone separators & fine filtration units
- Product optimization using SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation (FEA)
- Create solid models/assemblies & manufacturing drawings using SOLIDWORKS & AutoCAD software
- Handling machine fabrication, planning & executing machine installation project
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka04-2009
Skills
- CAD modelling and Engineering Drafting (Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX Unigraphics (UG), SOLIDWORKS, VISI, AutoCAD)
- Project Management (project scoping, budget, resource management, procurement, negotiation, and root cause analysis)
- Research and Development
- FEA and Failure Analysis
- Computer Aided Manufacturing Software (CAM) (CAM Programming- PowerMill High-Speed & 3-Axis CAM Software, VISI CAD CAM software)
References
Shall be provided upon request.
Timeline
Project Engineer (contract)
Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd
02.2023 - Current
Design/Project Engineer
Bradbury Group Australia Pty Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2023
Design Engineer
Makum Tub Filling and Case Packing Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 08.2019
Design Engineer
International Precision Moulds & Tools (PVT) Ltd
01.2012 - 08.2018
Mechanical Engineer
Alcobronz Engineering (PVT) Ltd
10.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Moratuwa
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