I am Rida Vivier, a mechanical engineer with extensive experience across defence, agri-tech, and commercial product development. I specialise in manufacturability, production optimization, and cross-functional delivery, and I lead engineering teams to improve processes and drive cost-saving initiatives through Lean methodologies and structured problem solving. I bring deep capabilities in mechanical design, plastics engineering, ruggedised systems, and compliance testing (IP, HALT/HASS, MIL-STD). I excel at translating complex requirements into practical, production-ready solutions, scaling products from prototype to manufacturing, resolving integration issues, and supporting fast-paced production teams. I have led cross-functional teams, engaged stakeholders, and mentored engineers to strengthen processes and documentation. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality products.

Rida Vivier

I am Rida Vivier, a mechanical engineer with extensive experience across defence, agri-tech, and commercial product development. I specialise in manufacturability, production optimization, and cross-functional delivery, and I lead engineering teams to improve processes and drive cost-saving initiatives through Lean methodologies and structured problem solving. I bring deep capabilities in mechanical design, plastics engineering, ruggedised systems, and compliance testing (IP, HALT/HASS, MIL-STD). I excel at translating complex requirements into practical, production-ready solutions, scaling products from prototype to manufacturing, resolving integration issues, and supporting fast-paced production teams. I have led cross-functional teams, engaged stakeholders, and mentored engineers to strengthen processes and documentation. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality products.

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I am Rida Vivier, a mechanical engineer with extensive experience across defence, agri-tech, and commercial product development. I specialise in manufacturability, production optimization, and cross-functional delivery, and I lead engineering teams to improve processes and drive cost-saving initiatives through Lean methodologies and structured problem solving. I bring deep capabilities in mechanical design, plastics engineering, ruggedised systems, and compliance testing (IP, HALT/HASS, MIL-STD).

I excel at translating complex requirements into practical, production-ready solutions, scaling products from prototype to manufacturing, resolving integration issues, and supporting fast-paced production teams. I have led cross-functional teams, engaged stakeholders, and mentored engineers to strengthen processes and documentation. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality products.

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Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at Stellenbosch University, South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Diploma in Design and Specification of Plastics at Plastics New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
National Certificate in Project Management (Level 4) at Southern Institute of Technology
January 1, 2014 - January 26, 2026
Certificate in Computing (Levels 2–4) at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
DriveWorks Administration at DriveWorks
January 1, 2008 - January 26, 2026
SolidWorks Essentials, Advanced, and FlowWorks at SolidWorks Corp
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Site Safety Passport – Building Construction at Site Safety Passport
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

CSWP – Certified SolidWorks Professional
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
CSST – Certified SolidWorks Support Technician
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
CDWAE – Certified DriveWorks Applications Engineer Level 1
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Government, Professional Services, Other