Aphelele Tshelu
Mechanical Engineering
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Mechanical Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in inspection, calibration, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Skilled in dimensional inspection, 5S application, and documentation reporting, with proven results such as reducing scrap rates to 2% and saving 50% in equipment costs. Proficient in MS Office, with strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to travel and learn, committed to supporting service teams and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Intern
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Reduced scrap rates to 2% by solving quality issues on instrument panel air vents, applying IATF 16949 principles of defect prevention and process control.
- Carried out administrative duties, managed production reports to support data-driven decisions
- Applied 5S principles to improve workstation organization and ergonomics, supporting efficiency and safety.
- Compliance with ISO standards (SHE/Quality/Environmental)
- Assisted in procurement of production equipment and consumables
- Initiated and led projects through team collaboration, supporting continuous improvement objectives
- Saved company 50% quarterly expenses from constantly buying new production equipment (Heat guns) by fixing them and ensuring 100% equipment utilization.
Inservice Trainee P1&P2
Ford Motor Company
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted tool verifications and calibrations to meet compliance with quality standards.
- Built, troubleshooted, and repaired pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor control systems
- Handled product returns, customer complaints, containment/root cause investigations, corrective actions to ensure 100% quality delivery
- Conducted teardown and alignment of pumps, gearboxes, and dynamometers
- Raised quality concerns against suppliers and assembly teams when parts do not meet standards
- Constantly monitored assembly line to ensure compliance with correct procedures and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
Education
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
01-2024
Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
11-2026
Skills
Dimensional inspection with measuring instruments
Timeline
Production Intern
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
04.2024 - 09.2025
Inservice Trainee P1&P2
Ford Motor Company
03.2023 - 03.2024
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University