Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Other Skills
References
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Busisiwe Tshabalala

Busisiwe Tshabalala

Production Engineer
Uitenhage

Summary

Highly motivated Production Engineer with comprehensive experience in process improvement, quality assurance, manufacturing and robot programming. Exceptionally talented at investigating and sourcing new equipment and identifying and addressing technical issues. Dynamic professional possessing excellent planning, executing and monitoring capabilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Production Engineer

AeroKlasDuys
03.2023 - Current
  • Support current production to achieve required output and efficiency targets
  • Lead activities to address identified quality problems, prevent recurrence within defined process as well as all other similar processes
  • Monitoring & optimization of fitment on fixtures and gauges in assembly including conducting of neccesssary checks
  • Take care of all tooling within the manufacturing area, including strategic stocking and repair
  • Reviewed project proposals from vendors, selecting the most cost-effective options while balancing required specifications.
  • Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
  • Manage process development activities to achieve ARKD targets for program launch
  • Continuous improvement of Work Instructions
  • Manage a team of Mechanical interns

Junior Process Engineer

Aeroklasduys
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Developed new process flows for increased productivity and reduced waste.
  • Assisted in plant capacity expansion projects, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to production.
  • Evaluated equipment performance data, leading to informed decisions on process improvements.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for new hires, promoting operational consistency and knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Collaborated with R&D teams on new product development projects, integrating innovative ideas into existing processes effectively.

Process Engineering Intern ( WIL)

Aeroklasduys
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Provided hands-on training to new employees on standard operating procedures, ensuring a rapid integration into the team''s workflow.
  • Compiled and analyzed production data, generating insightful reports for management review and decisionmaking.
  • Presented project findings and recommendations to management, effectively advocating for process changes that resulted in significant operational improvements.
  • Assisted senior engineers in designing experiments to test new products or processes, contributing to successful product launches on tight timelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kwandebelel Science School
EMpumalanga, South Africa
04.2001 - 04.2014

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
05.2022

Skills

Team Collaboration

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Certification

[KRUGER DUXBURRY SOLUTIONS] Training - [BASIC PLC]

Other Skills

- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Office, Internet, Autodesk Inventor drawing (2D & 3D), Solid works (Finite Element Analysis) & AutoCAD,Robot programing

References

Mr Quentin Van Eyck, Quality and Engineering Manager, Aeroklasduys PE, quentin.vaneyck@aeroklasduys.co.za, 060 584 8501


Timeline

YASKAWA Robot Programing

09-2023

Production Engineer

AeroKlasDuys
03.2023 - Current

[KRUGER DUXBURRY SOLUTIONS] Training - [BASIC PLC]

09-2022

Junior Process Engineer

Aeroklasduys
10.2021 - 02.2023

Process Engineering Intern ( WIL)

Aeroklasduys
10.2020 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Kwandebelel Science School
04.2001 - 04.2014

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
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