Adam Mahlangu
QA/QC Specialist
Aerorand, Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Summary
Diligent Quality Manager with 17 years of experience making sure products and services meet internal and external standards. Skilled in market research, project management and statistical analysis. Organized and analytical with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Officer - Mechanical
Anglo American - Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu
07.2022 - Current
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Review and Approve Project QMPs, QCPs, Data Books, NDE Procedures, Welding Procedures, Corrosion Protection Procedures and Pressure Test Procedures for all Mechanical and Structural Projects for SIB Projects.
- Conduct inspection as per the designs from consultant engineers to ensure that designs are fit for purpose.
- Monitoring of construction activities, performing inspections, witness tests and measurements.
- Transparent reporting on the performance of the QMS and any quality issues to senior leadership.
- Promotion and awareness of quality management principles across the project(s).
- Factory inspection: to see if the product fits the design drawings.
- Ensure the quality of the product fulfils Health and Safety operational requirements.
- Gathering data on performance and measurement against set indicators.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
QA/QC Coordinator
Aurex Constructors
Witbank
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Coordinated quality inspections with all the site sub-contractors and vendors. Coordinate all non destructive testing on site.
- Coordination with the field subcontractors and the Third Party NDT Inspection Company.
- Coordinated with the customers' representative on all quality matters.
- Coordinated all the quality site inspections through the site QC inspectors.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
Data Book Reviewer
MHI Power
Witbank
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Reviewed Project Work Files / Data Books according to Design Codes, Specifications and Project requirements.
- Liaised with Sub-contractors with regard to review findings and documentation requirements.
- Liaised with the applicable departments within the organization with regard to Work File / Data Book requirements .
- Liaised with the Client with regard to Client reviews and findings.
Senior QA/QC Inspector
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa
Woodmead
02.2012 - 06.2020
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Welding & Fabrication Inspections (Pressure Parts, High Pressure Piping, etc.) for the construction of the new 6 x 800MW Thermal Boilers for Eskom’s Kusile Power Station Project.
- Elaborating and coordinating the welding specifications, and codes/standards. Witnessing any remedial repair welding.
- Performed Pre Commission Hydrostatic Pressure Tests of the Boiler and the Balance of Plant.
- Monitored any Post Weld Heat Treatment on site and review the completed test reporting.
- Project Quality Assurance procedures, Project Quality Control activities and Project Quality Acceptance.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Arup
Woodmead
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed Project QA/QC Management for the EPCM project company on Transnet’s New Multi Product Pipeline Project (NMPP Project).
- Project Quality Assurance procedures and Project Quality Acceptance.
- Project Integrated Management Systems Audits.
- Liaised with Contractors with regards to complex quality issues and reviewed the contractors weekly in quality meeting.
Quality Control Supervisor
Murray & Roberts Power & Energy
Witbank
07.2010 - 10.2010
- Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Developed and initiated standards and methods to fully inspect, test and evaluate materials and completed work in Manufacturing industry settings.
- Maintained testing equipment in good working order to effectively quality control Ductings production lines.
- Effectively coached and led a team of 6 Welding QC Inspectors at Kusile Power Station Project site, including mentoring coaching.
- Liable for reporting non-conformances to the QC Manager, compiling monthly quality reports and reviewed as well as approved supplier quality control data books.
- Performed welders' qualifications records (WQR) and Procedure Qualifications Records (PQR) in accordance with the AWS Code of Construction.
QA/QC Officer
Clyde Bergemann Africa
Randburg
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
Welding QC Inspector
Steinmuller Engineering
Witbank
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Quality Control Inspector
Rotek Engineering
Witbank
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Quality Control Inspector
Denel Aviation
Kempton Park
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
Aircraft Technician Structures (Artisan)
Denel Aviation
Kempton Park
01.2000 - 04.2005
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Education
Diploma - Total Quality Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2013 - 02.2015
No Degree - Project Management
PM Ideas
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Diploma - Certified Welding & Fabrication Inspector Level 2
Southern Africa Institute of Welding
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2010 - 05.2010
Diploma - Quality Engineering
Statistical Quality Management Institute
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2008 - 10.2008
No Degree - City & Guilds of London: Quality Assurance
South African Quality Institute
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Diploma - Project Management
Rosebank College
Johannesburg, South Africa 03.2007 - 09.2007
Diploma - Welding & Fabrication Inspectors Level 1
Southern African Institute of Welding
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2007 - 05.2007
Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) - Aircraft Structures Technician
Denel Training Academy
Olifantsfontein, South Africa 01.2000 - 07.2002
N4 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Ekurhuleni West College
Kempton Park, South Africa 09.2000 - 12.2000
High School Diploma -
Mabande Comprehensive High School
Ogies, South Africa 01.1998 - 12.1998
Skills
Mechanical drawing interpretation
Sound quality management techniques
Quality assurance procedures
Quality Management
Attention to quality
Quality improvements
Extensive mechanical knowledge
Accomplishments
- Best Prospective Artisan - Aircraft Department.
Affiliations
- South African Quality Institute
- Southern African Institute Of Welding
Certification
Certified International Welding Inspector, IIW, ZA-IWIP-S00087
Timeline
Quality Officer - Mechanical
Anglo American - Kumba Iron Ore
07.2022 - Current
QA/QC Coordinator
Aurex Constructors
03.2022 - 06.2022
Data Book Reviewer
MHI Power
05.2021 - 12.2021
Diploma - Total Quality Management
University of South Africa
01.2013 - 02.2015
Senior QA/QC Inspector
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa
02.2012 - 06.2020
Quality Assurance Engineer
Arup
11.2010 - 01.2012
Quality Control Supervisor
Murray & Roberts Power & Energy
07.2010 - 10.2010
Certified International Welding Inspector, IIW, ZA-IWIP-S00087
05-2010
Diploma - Certified Welding & Fabrication Inspector Level 2
Southern Africa Institute of Welding
01.2010 - 05.2010
QA/QC Officer
Clyde Bergemann Africa
01.2009 - 06.2010
Welding QC Inspector
Steinmuller Engineering
08.2008 - 12.2008
Diploma - Quality Engineering
Statistical Quality Management Institute
01.2008 - 10.2008
Diploma - Project Management
Rosebank College
03.2007 - 09.2007
Diploma - Welding & Fabrication Inspectors Level 1
Southern African Institute of Welding
02.2007 - 05.2007
Quality Control Inspector
Rotek Engineering
08.2006 - 07.2008
Quality Control Inspector
Denel Aviation
05.2005 - 07.2006
No Degree - Project Management
PM Ideas
04.2001 -
No Degree - City & Guilds of London: Quality Assurance
South African Quality Institute
04.2001 -
N4 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Ekurhuleni West College
09.2000 - 12.2000
Aircraft Technician Structures (Artisan)
Denel Aviation
01.2000 - 04.2005
Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) - Aircraft Structures Technician
Denel Training Academy
01.2000 - 07.2002
High School Diploma -
Mabande Comprehensive High School
01.1998 - 12.1998