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Yusheel Harpal

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Mechanical Engineer specializing in mechanical design, project management, and product development.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on engineering role where I can lead design projects, mentor teams, solve complex mechanical problems, and drive product improvements within code-compliant, collaborative environments.

I am a Mechanical Engineer with five years' experience delivering mechanical design, product development and project management for industrial clients. I convert technical specifications into efficient SolidWorks/Inventor designs while ensuring compliance with industry codes such as ASME.

I have led multidisciplinary design teams, managed contracts and client communications, and handled site inspections and hands-on implementation. Key achievements include heading a design department, prototype development and pushing BOMs from CAD into ERP using Syspro integrations.

I am proficient in FEA, PV Elite calculations, rigging studies, and manufacturing drawings, and I prioritize meeting timelines and budgets while improving designs and mentoring engineering teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Mechanical Designer

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E-dart

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Produce daily 3D designs and drawings in SolidWorks, push BOMs to Syspro and manage design tasks via Asana and EPDM, supporting product development and approvals to meet project timelines.

Solidworks EPDM SysproBOM Asana MS Teams Product Development technical drawings

Mechanical Design Engineer

IMSA Projects

Oct 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Performed detailed 3D modelling and 2D fabrication drawings in SolidWorks and Siemens NX, led client communications, simulations (ANSYS), and coordinated project delivery and design teams.

PVElite Solidworks Autocad Project Coordination Client Communication

Mechanical Design Engineer

Beruseal

Feb 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 7 months)

Led design and optimization of leak-sealing mechanical components to ASME VIII Div 1 and PCC-2, conducted FEA and site inspections, generated BOMs and manufacturing drawings, and headed the design department.

ASME PCC 2 Composite Repairs Autocad BOM Generation Inspections technical proposals Composite Repair

Mechanical Engineer

Lovemore Bros

Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Managed rigging and heavy relocation projects from site measurements and AutoCAD rigging studies through project execution, cost tracking and client liaison to ensure on-budget delivery.

Site Measurement Autocad Rigging Project Management Client Engagement Cost Tracking Safety Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Mechanical Engineering

2013 - 2017

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Honours, focusing on mechanical engineering principles and design.

Drakensberg Secondary School

Matric (Bachelor Pass), Secondary Education

2008 - 2012

Matriculated with a Bachelor Pass, completing English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Mechanical Technology, Life Sciences, and Life Orientation.