Barry Zandberg

Seasoned Mechanical Design Draughtsman and Aircraft Sheet Metal Fitter with over 30 years of experience across aeronautical, defence, petrochemical, mining, and waste management industries. Skilled in CAD design (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo) and sheet metal fabrication, with a proven track record in designing complex mechanical systems, armoured vehicles, and aircraft components. Adept at managing projects, liaising with suppliers, and delivering precise technical drawings that meet stringent industry standards. Fluent in Afrikaans and English, bringing both technical expertise and strong communication skills to multidisciplinary teams.

Key Achievements

• Armoured Vehicle Design: Delivered precision CAD models and manufacturing drawings for advanced armoured vehicles, enhancing protection and operational performance.
• Aircraft Engineering: Contributed to major South African Air Force projects, including the successful conversion of Dakota C47 aircraft to C47TP.
• Industrial Plant Projects: Designed critical components for smelting, petrochemical, and waste recycling plants, improving efficiency and reliability of large-scale operations.
• CAD Expertise: Streamlined design processes by creating CAD templates, family tables, and start parts in Inventor, SolidWorks, and Creo, reducing design cycle times.
• Project Leadership: Managed multi-disciplinary projects, liaised with suppliers and clients, and ensured delivery of compliant technical documentation under tight deadlines.

• Johannesburg Technical College – N4 & N5 Certificates (Mechanical Draughting, CAD, Structural Steel)
• Trade Certifications: Aircraft Structural Mechanic | Mechanical/Avionic Draughtsman