Denton Rodgers
Senior Mechanical Designer
Pretoria
Summary
Mechanical design engineer with 24 years of experience in CAD modeling and product development. Collaborative team player with track record of delivering multiple, concurrent projects in fast-paced environments. Drives manufacturing efficiency through qualitative analysis and process re-design. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Design Lead and Quality Assurance
SVA Electronics/Univa
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balanced customer requirements for performance and cost
- Provided operations support for specific design portfolios.
- Product Design for mechanical Components and machining
- Injection mold Design
- Sheet Metal Design
- Quality inspection of injection components
- Quality Control on assembly lines
- Data Analysis on faulty Components3D Factory.
- Supported multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balanced customer requirements for performance and cost.
Director
In Vizzion
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Development of product design's for mechanical components
- Design of Medical devices
- Strategic planning of projects
- Proposal drafting of designs
- Reverse engineering mechanical components
- Creating mechanical drawings from sketches
- Rapid prototyping from design work
- Testing of prototypes.
Senior Mechanical Designer
Dalein Agriplan Pty Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Researched customer design proposals and requests to evaluate feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of designs.
- Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications.
- Developed communication documentation to help convey key design aspects to clients.
- Developed CAD drawings to support prototype designs.
- Developed manufacturing drawings and oversaw teams of technicians in construction of systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and created engineering drawings and sketches.
- Sheet metal & structural dsign
Senior Consultant
WiBC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Development of designs for builders warehouse clients
- 3d scanning of prototypes and reverse engineering
- Rapid prototyping of products
- Training of interns
- Strategic planning of projects
- Client support.
Design Consultant & Trainer
Mafalo consulting
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Manufacturing Training
- Graphic Design training
- 3d design training
- Mold making training.
Design Head
Cad House
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Multiple Designs prototyping for various clients
- Manufacturing 2D designs
- Reverse engineering and 3d scanning
- Rapid prototyping of products for fit and test.
Operations Manager/ Head Designer
3D Factory
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Development of detailed designs for mechanical equipment
- Strategic planning of projects
- Supervision of 8 staff
- Weekly job spec planning
- Training of staff
- 3D Part modelling & assemblies
- 2D manufacturing design
- Rapid prototyping
- 3d scanning.
Senior Designer
Adams & Adams
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Mechanical design work from sketches
- 2D manufacturing design
- 3D Part modelling & assemblies
- Patent design work
- Client design interaction
- Detailed design drawings
- Technical illustrations.
Junior Designer
Kentron
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Iso 9000 standards
- 2d mechanical design for manufacturing
- 3D Part modeling and assemblies
- Pcb design
- Harness cable layout.
Education
Diploma Cad Design -
African Academy for Cadd Design
Bridging Technology N4 - undefined
Kentron
N3 - undefined
Prosperitus Secondary
Graphic Design
Unisa
Pretoria08.2007
Art Education
Unisa
Pretoria07.2007
Skills
Product Lifecycle Management
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Isometric Drawing
Qualitative Problem Solving
Interpreting Engineering Blueprints
Concept Development
Team Player
Technical Communication
Computer-Aided Design
Research and Development
Mechanical Engineering Principles
Cover Letter
Good Day Sir/ Madam
Please considery application for the above mentioned position
that you have advertised. Resume attached does not reflect
my true experience due to limitations to length.
I am very punctual, self discipline, inventive, detail driven,
motivated, team player and able to adapt very easily in
different environments.
My experience I gained in the design industry has made me to
adaptable in a multidisciplinary platform and enable me to be
also very strong on reverse engineering sector.
Just a shortlist of my capabilities: Technical illustrations, 2D
design for manufacturing, 3D Part & Assembly designs,
Reverse Engineering, 3D scanning, Rapid Prototyping Design
fundamentals, Product Development management, Basic Mold
making etc. These is just a few to mention.
I have no criminal record and was approached by company
upon recommendation for 3D Factory and just was used as
consultant for manufacturing training.
I joined Cad House and my contract ended due to
manufacturing traning commitment and contracts that I had to
fullfill, since the contracts are finished.
I am currently working as freelance engineering designer and
work scarce due to economy.
My hobbies include: motor mechanics(normally aspirated and
Turbocharging), welding, motorsports, fishing and soccer.
God bless you.
Kind Regards
Denton Rodgers
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/19/79
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mashabela Thema, Mafalo Consulting, Director, 0716101958
- Isaiah Engelbrecht, 3D Factory, Director, 082 607 0335
- Bernhard Vogt, Cad House, Director, 0825615051
- Dieter Welthagen, Adams & Adams, Partner, 012 432 6000
Projects
Driving Simulator, Left Hand trigger & mechanisms, Injection Mold Tool Multiple projects, 24 Row Planter Design
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Designer
Dalein Agriplan Pty Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Design Lead and Quality Assurance
SVA Electronics/Univa
01.2021 - 06.2023
Director
In Vizzion
01.2017 - 01.2021
Senior Consultant
WiBC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Design Consultant & Trainer
Mafalo consulting
01.2015 - 01.2017
Design Head
Cad House
01.2015 - 01.2015
Operations Manager/ Head Designer
3D Factory
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Designer
Adams & Adams
01.2003 - 01.2013
Junior Designer
Kentron
01.1999 - 01.2001
Diploma Cad Design -
African Academy for Cadd Design
Bridging Technology N4 - undefined
Kentron
N3 - undefined
Prosperitus Secondary
Graphic Design
Unisa
Art Education
Unisa