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Sam Moravej

Sam Moravej

Mount Wellington,AUK

Summary

Senior CAD Draughtsperson with 5+ years of experience producing high-accuracy structural, mechanical, and industrial drawings across infrastructure and heavy-engineering environments. I am specialised in delivering build-ready 2D/3D models, managing full drawing control lifecycles, and improving design accuracy through optimisation and QA processes. Known for leading drafting workflows, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating seamlessly with engineers and contractors to deliver complex projects on time.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Draftsperson / CNC Laser Cutting Programmer

Vulcan Steel
Auckland, New Zealand
06.2023 - Current
  • Produced and reviewed high-precision steel cutting drawings with 99.3% dimensional accuracy, reducing workshop rework to under 0.7%.
  • Reduced material waste by 12% through optimized CNC nesting strategies.
  • Increased production throughput by 18% by refining machine parameters and eliminating non-productive cycles.
  • Managed drawing control processes (revisions, approvals, versioning) to ensure accuracy and compliance in multi-stage fabrication projects.
  • Improved delivery times by 20% through proactive scheduling and coordination with production teams.
  • Reviewed project specifications to translate client requirements into actionable designs, enhancing clarity and alignment with project goals.

Engineering / Structural Draftsperson

AIMECS Engineering Ltd.
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Delivered 150+ fabrication-ready structural and mechanical drawings with a 98% first-pass approval rate.
  • Performed engineering calculations (loads, weights, tolerances), increasing design accuracy by 25%.
  • Reduced manufacturing errors by 30% through detailed component modelling and improved documentation.
  • Standardised CAD templates and resolved modelling issues, reducing drafting time per project by 15%.
  • Completed precise site measurements enabling seamless integration of new components into existing structures.
  • Met tight deadlines while fostering team collaboration to achieve project objectives.

Mechanical Engineering Technician

National Iranian Drilling Co.
Ahvaz, Iran
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Reduced equipment downtime by 25% through rigorous inspections and maintenance routines.
  • Performed maintenance on equipment, enhancing lifespan and reliability.
  • Improved project completion efficiency by 15% through coordination with contractors and supervisors.
  • Compiled technical data and generated reports, contributing to project analysis.
  • Delivered 35+ field operations with zero safety incidents.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Production Technology Research Institute
, Iran
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Designed high-performance drilling bits (Rock Bit 17-1/2", PDC 8-1/2"), increasing product performance and boosting company revenue by 15%.
  • Built functional prototypes in SolidWorks, reducing design validation cycles by 30%.
  • Shortened project delivery timelines by 22% through streamlined CAD workflows and enhanced supplier coordination.
  • Produced BOMs and technical documentation, achieving 18% increase in procurement accuracy.

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

PTRI
, Iran
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Completed 150+ measurement, modelling, and drafting projects with a 98% first-pass approval rate.
  • Reduced assembly issues by 35% through detailed equipment drawings (pumps, seals, bearings).
  • Standardized CAD templates across the drafting team to enhance drawing consistency.
  • Mentored junior draftspersons on drafting techniques and tools to elevate team's skill level.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Mechanical Engineering

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Azad University
Ahvaz, Iran

Associate of Science - Industrial Design & Drafting

Koosha University
Karaj, Iran

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Structural drafting and CAD modeling
  • AutoCAD and SolidWorks proficiency
  • Steel fabrication detailing
  • Drawing control and revision management
  • Design optimization
  • CNC programming
  • Quality assurance documentation
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Site measurement techniques
  • As-built drafting

Certification

CSWA - SolidWorks Associate Certification from Dassault Systèmes.

Timeline

Draftsperson / CNC Laser Cutting Programmer

Vulcan Steel
06.2023 - Current

Engineering / Structural Draftsperson

AIMECS Engineering Ltd.
02.2022 - 09.2022

Mechanical Engineering Technician

National Iranian Drilling Co.
01.2016 - 01.2019

Mechanical Design Engineer

Production Technology Research Institute
01.2014 - 01.2017

Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

PTRI
01.2010 - 01.2014

Postgraduate Certificate - Mechanical Engineering

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Azad University

Associate of Science - Industrial Design & Drafting

Koosha University
Sam Moravej