Leon Young
Mechanical Engineer (BEng)
Pretoria
Summary
I have a passion for designing and developing innovative solutions to real-world problems. I am seeking a role as a Mechanical Engineer where I would be able to increase my knowledge and grow further within the field. I have a strong educational background within the field of mechanical engineering and possess a deep understanding towards the principles and practices within this field. As an individual, I am proficient in utilizing industry-standard software and tools as well as conducting thorough research and analysis. In addition, I am highly motivated and detail-orientated, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Mechanical Engineer
CrEng
Pretoria
08.2024 - Current
- CrEng is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in crane useful life assessments and classical mechanical engineering consulting.
- Key responsibilities are to aid the professional engineer with classical design work, as well as detailed and technical engineering reporting.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential process optimization across various departments.
- Utilized engineering analysis and data to make rapid, informed decisions, applying first principles even with limited information.
- My work was in a fast-paced, nimble consulting environment, tackling complex engineering problems with tight timelines and budgets.
- I have overcame project setbacks and challenges, delivering successful outcomes despite high pressure and initial obstacles.
- Planned 2 design projects from beginning to end, focusing on timelines, budgets and mechanical feasibility.
Junior Project Engineer
Steel Services and Allied Industries
Carletonville
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Steel Services and Allied Industries, are steel erection contractors, where they would be the tender and build physical mines like coal and platinum.
- My main responsibility was to help with all the planning regarding mechanical components lead times, steel erection and deliveries.
- I also assisted the site managers with project management towards onboarding and authorizing employees on-site.
- I fostered a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration among 120 team members for improved productivity.
- I enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 01.2020 - 12.2023
Skills
Engineering Equation Solver (EES)
Microsoft Office
Siemens NX
SolidWorks
Engineering calculations
Finite element analysis
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Junior Mechanical Engineer
CrEng
08.2024 - Current
Junior Project Engineer
Steel Services and Allied Industries
02.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North-West University
01.2020 - 12.2023
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