Zubair Patel
Mechanical Engineer BEng (Hons)
Johannesburg
Summary
Creative and innovative designer determined to bring ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and design techniques. Team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and teams. Considers unique and unconventional solutions to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Design Engineer & Production Manager
Brush & Pistol
Johannesburg
09.2019 - Current
- Used Solidworks to meet design specifications for functional prototypes.
- Brainstormed with fabricators to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Developed product designs with consideration for mass production.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Conducted engineering studies on design for products, associated and subsystems components and structures.
- Evaluated project feasibility based on material, equipment and labor expenses.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Lead design and review sessions with technical and business staff.
- Worked with stakeholders to drive product and service definition and design.
CNC Operator & CAD Draughtsman
Pandors Designs
Johannesburg
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Helped maintain inventory by tracking materials and tools to keep resources readily available and easily accessed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Post Office Assistant Manager
Post Office UK
St Helens
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
- Monitored inventory of postage stamps and made orders to replenish.
- Upsold postal services like insurance and tracking.
- Weighed mail and computed pricing amounts.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Education
BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire)
Preston 09.2015 - 07.2016
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering
Wigan & Leigh College
Wigan 09.2013 - 07.2015
Skills
Design engineering
CAD - SolidWorks
Work flow planning
Project development and life cycle
Adaptable & flexible professional
Committed to service delivery and solution finding
Accomplishments
- Worked with an agile team to overcome challenges faced during Covid and keep the business in the green.
- Promoted 3x times in 3 years. From CNC operator to Lead Designer & currently a Production Manager.
- Lead a team of 20 in various manufacturing professions. Including Steel workers, Carpenters/woodworkers, Powder-coating team and a bespoke paint spray team.
- Launched my own furniture line and design consultancy.
Affiliations
- Associate Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers-(AMIMechE) Member number: 80300075
Timeline
Design Engineer & Production Manager
Brush & Pistol
09.2019 - Current
CNC Operator & CAD Draughtsman
Pandors Designs
06.2018 - 09.2019
BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire)
09.2015 - 07.2016
Post Office Assistant Manager
Post Office UK
04.2015 - 12.2017
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering
Wigan & Leigh College
09.2013 - 07.2015