Chesné Joan Grey
Mechanical Production Lead
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Driven Mechanical Engineering graduate with a Diploma from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Enthusiastic about applying acquired skills in a dynamic role that fosters continued professional growth. I am skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving. Looking forward to the opportunity to connect and hoping for a positive outcome.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Production Lead (Permanent)
Unique Group (Pty)Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
- Outline
- Production Lead in the Production Department.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Examined and understood assembly drawings, technical requirements, and other documents detailing what needed to be produced. These included standard products and customer project specifications, manuals, codes and regulations, engineering drawings, and more.
- Planning: Developed a strategy for the product’s realization covering all relevant tasks, such as purchasing, internal and external manufacturing, acquiring personnel, materials, and tools, testing, and documentation.
- Produced comprehensive written work instructions (OI) for product installation and manufacturing, both internally and externally
- Oversaw all product development tasks according to the established plan, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Implemented contingency measures when unforeseen issues caused deviations from the plan and renegotiated schedules as necessary.
- Tested every product (or project) in accordance with company policies and applicable codes and standards
- Executed all product realization activities according to the plan, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Implemented mitigation plans when unforeseen issues caused deviations from the plan.
- Commissioned all products and systems thoroughly before delivery, which occasionally involved close collaboration with third-party surveyors.
- Packing and Shipping: Ensured that all products and systems were securely and properly packed prior to delivery. Also assisted the logistics team with shipping arrangements.
- Coordinated with the Design Department to address any design issues identified during the manufacturing process.
- All activities were carried out following Unique Group’s Integrated Management System (IMS) to ensure compliance with the company’s ISO9000, ISO14000, and ISO18000 certifications
- Completed and verified that all costs, product documentation—including As-Builts, supplier certificates, and redlines—were submitted for scanning and recording before production jobs concluded.
Laboratory Assistant / Graduate Intern
University of Cape Town
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Outline
- Mechanical Engineering graduate intern in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Installation and operation of equipment and machines used on test rigs.
- Design, modify and fabricate/manufacture required components/prototypes used in laboratories for practicals and research projects.
- Supervision of student in an electrical engineering laboratory and mechanical workshop environment.
- Use of specialized manufacturing equipment such as 3d printers and laser cutters.
- Set up and maintenance of laboratory rigs, performing tasks such alignment check and performing shaft alignment on laboratory rigs.
- Assist with condition monitoring and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery on test rigs.
- Assist with draught and design of prototypes.
- Assist to maintain Occupational health and safety procedures in an electrical engineering laboratory and mechanical workshop environment.
- Assist with inventory management and ordering.
- General admin and meetings
Inservice-trainee
University of Cape Town
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Outline
- Mechanical Engineering Intern in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Modify and fabricate/manufacture required components used in laboratories for practical’s and research projects.
- Assist with Installation and operation of machines and equipment on test rigs.
- Assist to maintain Occupational health and safety procedures in an electrical engineering laboratory and mechanical workshop environment.
- Assist with draught and design of small-scale prototypes.
- Assist with the set up and maintenance of laboratory test rigs, performing tasks such alignment check and performing shaft alignment on laboratory rigs.
- Assist with inventory management and ordering.
- Use of specialized manufacturing equipment such as 3d printers and laser cutters under supervision.
- General admin and meetings.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
01.2023
Mechanical Engineering certificate - N6
01.2015
Grade 12 - undefined
01.2013
Skills
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undefinedReferences
- Shivan, Naidoo, Production HOD, shivannaidoo38@gmail.com, 072 0862 281, Unique Group (Pty)Ltd
- Marvin, James, Production Planner, Marvinjms@gmail.com, 082 076 0872, Unique Group (Pty)Ltd
Timeline
Production Lead (Permanent) - Unique Group (Pty)Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Laboratory Assistant / Graduate Intern - University of Cape Town
01.2022 - 06.2022
Inservice-trainee - University of Cape Town
07.2021 - 12.2021
Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
College of Cape Town - Mechanical Engineering certificate, N6
Oude Molen Technical High School - Grade 12,