Riaan Fourie is a mechanical engineer with a Masters in Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has 5 years of experience as a 3D CAD mechanical designer in industries like automotive and FMCG. He has strong skills in mechanical engineering design, 2D and 3D CAD software, problem solving, communication, and completing work on time. He is a team player, hard worker, and has experience using various CAD and simulation software packages. He has a MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal for his thesis on the mechanical design of a prosthetic hand, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering also from the University of KwaZulu-N

1. RIAAN FOURIE
South Africa• • rifourie@gmail.com
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Professional summary
Mechanical Engineer with a Masters in Science (Engineering) from the University of
KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. I have 5 years work experience as a 3D CAD
Mechanical Designer in various industries including automotive and FMCG.
Dependable team member and hardworking individual with strong analytical,
problem solving, communication, research and development skills who completes his
work timeously.
Skills
Mechanical Engineer
 Mechanical Engineering Design
 2D and 3D CAD
 Computer literacy (MS Office, Internet and
Engineering Packages)
 Complex problem solver
 Team player
 Hard working
 Reliable, Disciplined
 Motivated
 Creative
Engineering Software knowledge
 Experience in using NX CAD
 Teamcentre PDM
 FEM Modelling
 Matlab Simulation
 Autodesk Inventor 2017
 AutoCAD 2017
 Creo/ Pro/Engineer
 Solid Edge V17
 Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA)
Qualifications
MSc(Eng) Mechanical Engineering: Mechatronic Engineering, 2018
University of Kwazulu-Natal - Durban, South Africa
Thesis topic: Mechanical design of a biologically inspired prosthetic hand
 Mechanical design, integration of electronics, analysis using Solidworks 2017.
 MSC Adams, MATLAB, 3D printing, assembly and prototype testing on an
amputee.
 Conference paper (Prasa-Robmech, Central University of Technology,
Bloemfontein, Free State, 2017).

2. BSc(Eng) Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, 2008
Univrsity of KwaZulu/Natal - Durban
Subjects include
 Design of Machine Elements
 Strength of Materials
 Thermodynamics
 Fluid Mechanics
 Engineering Drawing and Design
 Heat and Mass Transfer
 Engineering Materials
 Manufacturing Technology
 Engineering Computational Methods
Matric Grade 12, Independent Examination Board (IEB): 2000
Felixton College - Felixton, South Africa