Bathabile Motsepe

• Developed and maintained mechanical engineering solutions per IEC, ISO, and SABS standards.
• Designed mechanical specifications and specialized constructions using Design to Order (DTO) principles.
• Compiled technical scopes for proposals, ensuring accurate project understanding.
• Led the creation and maintenance of mechanical designs for medium voltage (MV) products.
• Enhanced internal processes, improving efficiency and quality standards.
• Managed material information within the SAP ERP system.
• Designed general arrangement (GA) and instrument compartment layouts for projects.
• Implemented the DTO process for special constructions, guiding design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborated with the proposals department, providing technical scope through GA, electrical schematics, BOMs, and mechanical drawings for quotations and tenders.
• Monitored and updated MV product designs to meet evolving industry standards.
• Created bespoke product designs to address customer requests, overseeing type testing at SABS or other accredited laboratories.
• Drove procedural enhancements by liaising with the Quality department for revisions and implementation.
• Regularly updated material information on SAP to ensure synchronization with the mechanical design database.

Notable Achievements:

• Introduced the myCadTools add-in for Solidworks in April 2022, automating design functions and improving productivity.
• Deployed the Autodesk Vault Data Management Application in March 2019, streamlining data management processes.
• Awarded Star of the Quarter in October 2018 for securing a retrofit order of 4000 units from Sasol, designing and implementing retrofit units to Sasol’s standards, and passing SABS type testing.
• Advocated for and implemented data management software for engineering data.
• Successfully transitioned into the current position within 11 months, succeeding a predecessor with over 30 years of experience.

• Streamlined production lead times for copper work in MCCs using 3D CAD technology, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Supported construction of the incomer cubicle with material procurement oversight.
• Implemented a manual data management system for design reuseability.
• Developed pre-designed configurations for common equipment arrangements to improve factory lead times. workflow.
• Notable Achievements:

• Resolved delivery issues within 2 months, achieving early deliveries by 2 weeks.

• Enhanced installation process for breakers, leveraging design-reuse methodologies.

• Advocated for the integration of the copper designer role into the engineering department, emphasizing efficiency improvements.

Design To Order (DTO) Implementation Specialist

• DTO Process Implementation: Implemented and maintained the Design To Order (DTO) process as per HQ Germany’s rollout.
• Comprehensive Training: Underwent extensive training in SWF Frankfurt, Germany, covering DTO execution, administration, logistics, production, and documentation.
• NX-Ideas Training: Completed training in Siemens SWF, Frankfurt, Germany, covering modeling, drafting, assembly, sheet metal, mechanism design, data management, and SAP interface.
• 3D CAD Design: designed mechanical parts and assemblies using 3D CAD (NX-Ideas), managing the NX-Air product as a product manager.
• Problem Solving and Modeling: Conceptualized problems, measured references, modeled and verified parts in 3D, drafted designs to 2D, and organized models and drafts per global naming conventions.
• Global Database Management: Uploaded models and drafts to the global database, created BOMs, and uploaded them into the ERM system (SAP) for production release.
• Key User Collaboration: Collaborated with IT R&D as a key user to support and maintain CAD and PLM software.
• On-the-job Training in Turkey: Received further training in Turkey to support a significant order, focusing on conceptualization, detailed design, drafting, and design release.
• Team Coordination: effectively coordinated with the experienced design team in Turkey to address non-standard functions and design requirements.

Notable Achievements:

• Successfully mastered and applied all received training throughout the tenure.
• Managed and maintained the entire product catalogue of NX-Air in the production system.
• Resolved mechanical issues arising from the assembly line, providing valuable support to the production team.

Trainee Technician, Process Development Department Projects and Capex

• Training Plan: Created and executed a comprehensive training plan aligned with the University Learning Guide.
• Workshop Participation: engaged in week-long workshops covering cutting,bending, welding, insulation, winding, wiring, and testing within a transformer manufacturing environment.
• Project Management: Managed projects aimed at enhancing operational processes within the organization.

Key Projects Managed:

• Enhanced the press brake for the copper winding machine.
• Relocated the Process Development Department to the 1st-floor office.
• Reorganizedground-floor offices.
• Converted old archives into a small items dispensary for stores.
• Outsource steel-cutting services.
• Refurbished the CNC cutting machine.

Notable Achievements:

• Demonstrated increasing competence, leading to progressively more intricate project assignments.
• Applied mechanical engineering and research skills to streamline processes and maximize efficiency.
• Played a pivotal role in outsourcing steel cutting operations, collaborating with a committee to assess risks associated with the existing CNC cutting machine.
• Advanced the refurbishment/replacement of the CNC cutting machine project from 20% to 70% completion within six months.