Bongiwe Mbewana Gqamlana

• Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
• Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies, resulting in improved negotiation outcomes.
• Participated in the selection of high-performing suppliers through comprehensive RFQ processes.
• Prepared accurate Project timing plans using PEP process and maintained regular communication with internal stakeholders regarding project status updates.
• Update systems Avon with costing for change implimentations and Tevon with projects timing to secure parts are secure to support production.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of projects within budget constraints and set milestones.
• Attend multiple meetings to present procurement part readiness status to support pre-series builds and start of production
• Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality products
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities that support implimentation of all part changes (Program points, Ako and ECR's)
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements in line with the company goals.
• Developed new strategies to reduce long lead-time sourced parts and maintain quality standards
• Prepared and analyzed reports to track parts development ,tooling implementation and delivery .
• Project buyer Lead- for A0 SUV Entry Trim Parts.

• Contribute to continue improvement of EVA through continuous improvements, driving cost saving activities etc to ensure that Company’s TVM targets are met.
• Develop standardize processes and systems to maintain, improve and control via “SPC”.
• Form part of the cross functional team to ensure that new products are designed for manufacturability and capable processes
• Update drawings and process documentation.
• Ensuring proper tooling designs concepts sourcing tooling, manufacture, purchasing, commissioning new tooling.
• Controlling tooling budget and expenditure.
• Pro-active in developing and promoting training needs in leadership and personal effectiveness.

• Coordinate the various aspects of the process engineering including design of tooling and jigs.
• Update drawings
• Develop components from drawing throughout to production.
• Project Leader for all Laser line welding large diameter tubes
• Quality assurance control (APQP/ PPAP-QPS, JHP, Control Plans ,PFMEA etc)
• Provide Training to Production personnel pertaining process and quality improvement and problem solving
• Initiate actions to prevent the re-occurrence of any non-conformances relating to the product, process and familiar with Quality system
• Develop and maintain process related documents(Layouts, workflow etc)
• Develop new processes for high efficiency and cost effectivenes
• Identify and manage resources to execute process improvements project.

>Designing of Automotive components using Autodesk inventor and Simulations using Catia

> Project management from begin of design to production implimentation

>Installations and modifications

>Technical investigations

>Quality assurance control (QPS, JHP, Control Plans, and PFMEA)