Mechanical Design Engineer

Education

Experience

Personal Information

Name and Surname: Erastus Shipa

Address: Eenhana, OB David, street no.4, erf 467

PO Box 13127, Eenhana

Phone number: 081*******

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/erastus-shipa-15286b206/ Profile

A mechanical engineering graduate with an honors degree, offering expertise in risk assessments, quality control, and compliance with engineering standards. Experienced in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and interpreting technical drawings and work orders. Knowledgeable in project management, leading cross-functional teams, and estimating costs for labor and materials. Proven abilities in conducting risk assessments, implementing quality control measures, analyzing technical manuals to diagnose issues and determine repair procedures, and suggesting process improvements to increase efficiency. Committed to maintaining a safe working environment through adherence to regulations, regular inspections, documentation review, and process optimization. Demonstrated skills acquired through internships at TransNamib Diesel Depot and Ongwediva Rural Development Centre.

University of Namibia, School of Engineering & the Built Environment B.Sc Mechanical Engineering

01.2020 - 11.2023

Haimbili Haufiku SSS

NSSCH-Science major

01.2015 - 11.2019

Rusho Investments CC (Rudy Agritactic Machines)

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

Create new machinery designs considering safety and ergonomics using Solidworks Operate CNC laser cutter, ensuring quality control Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards 01.2024 - present

TransNamib Diesel Depot

Intern Mechanical Engineer

Serviced locomotives, adhering to safety protocols and regulations Improved workshop performance by 8% through process optimization Maintained documentation related to labor, materials, and work orders 11.2022 - 01.2023

Ongwediva Rural Development Centre (ORDC)

Intern Mechanical Engineer

Designed new projects and modified existing machinery designs using CAD/CAE tools Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess structural integrity and safety 06.2021 - 08.2021

SKILLS

Achievements in 2023

President of robotics club

I have been the club president of a robotics society at my University for 2 consecutive years, were we have built auto-irrigation systems, an obstacle avoidance rover and smart door-lock systems using Arduino technology. Member of student parliament

I have partaken in student leadership at my University, serving as a member of parliament to help convey student issues to management. Own Start-up company

I started a company in 2023 that provides CAD and Architectural services to both individual and commercial clients, and we have successfully done more than 10 projects designing commercial homes valuing at N$ 7000 in turnover. Projects

Design Project

Commissioned and tested the air conditioning system of an automobile test bench, devising repair procedures, sizing, ducting and cost estimations .

Research Project

Performed Finite Element Analysis on the residual stresses caused by welding in mild steel. Using welding parameter as constraints. Languages

Referrals

Eng. Nikanor Mwiiyale

Head of Appropriate Technology (ORDC 081-***-****) Pr Eng. Endyala Ignatius

Chief Mechanical Engineer (TransNamib 081-***-****) Dr. Silas Hango

Senior Lecturer - University of Namibia (081-***-****) Microsoft Office - Utilize MS office packages such as Word, Excel & Power Point to compile reports & slides during presentations Project Management - Led cross-functional teams through complex engineering projects, coordinating resources and driving results as President of the Robotics Club.

Circuit analysis - Built rovers and auto-irrigation systems using arduino technology and re-designed the circuit board of testing bench. Maintenance and Troubleshooting - Proven track record of excellent maintenance of locomotives and engineering judgement. Root Cause Analysis - Employed structured root cause analysis methodologies to diagnose machinery failures and implement corrective actions at Rusho Investments CC and ORDC.

Autodesk AutoCAD - Designing and interpreting technical drawings. SolidWorks - Sheet metal designs and Computer aided assembly. Abaqus CAE - Finite Element Analysis of weld joints and under transient and steady state analysis. English - Fluent Professional usage in writing technical reports and communicating ideas clearly to target audience. Oshiwambo - Native speaker

Afrikaans - Average comprehension

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