Coert Jacobus Muller Vermaak
Mechanical Engineer
Edenvale
Summary
I am a Mechanical Engineer who is very detail-oriented, well organized, and diligent. I am an enthusiastic team player who is ready to contribute to the success of the company. I am motivated to take on any task to help mechanical engineering professionals complete work efficiently and carry the company forward. I am also a very quick and eager learner, and someone who is good at doing physical tasks with my hands. I am looking for a position in a company which will provide me with exposure in the field of mechanical or manufacturing engineering as well as the opportunity to grow and further develop my competencies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Development Engineer and Consultant
Vesconite Bearings
Johannesburg
1 2024 - Current
- Currently work at Vesconite Bearings as a Development Engineer and Consultant
- Working with clients on a daily basis to help solve their bearing and wear part problems.
- Regularly meeting with new potential prospects all over the globe.
- Working on new developments for various applications in many different industries, especially in the Agriculture and Earthmoving machine industry.
- Designing and developing new bearings to solve complex client problems.
- Making and reading CAD designs.
- Experience with CNC machines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new features into existing products, increasing customer satisfaction levels.
- Designed and developed prototypes with advanced materials, resulting in enhanced product performance and durability.
- Presented findings at industry exhibitions, showcasing company expertise in emerging technology applications within the field of engineering development.
- Collaborated with design engineers to support product specifications and functional robustness.
- Conducted comprehensive research on industry trends and competitor offerings, leading to the identification of market opportunities for product innovation.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Conducted thorough market research and analysis, providing valuable insights for client decision making.
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op Student
Jerrycar
Frankfort
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Did fine, detailed work on the lathe machine and milling machine.
- Successfully completed projects assigned by supervisors within designated time frames, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to achieving positive results for the organization.
- Worked directly with various types of fabrication equipment and gained understanding of overall manufacturing operations.
- Built a lot of specific equipment which the company requested to make production easier.
- Gained a lot of experience in different types of welding. (Arc Welding, CO2 Welding, Tig Welding)
- Did parts in the production line of the building and assembly of the Jerrycars.
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op Student
Panel World
Frankfort
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Started working at the company by installing doors and worked myself up to floor manager where I ran the company for four months at night shift.
- Successfully completed projects assigned by supervisors within designated time frames, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to achieving positive results for the organization.
- Built a new glue mixer which mixes two different glues at a ratio of 2:1 simultaneously.
- Did fine, detailed work on a lathe and milling machine. (Made specific equipment that usually needed to be imported)
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and maintaining production schedules.
- Assisted in the development of new manufacturing equipment, enhancing production efficiency.
- Reading and understanding of CAD drawing for what was to be manufactured.
- Worked directly with various types of fabrication equipment and gained understanding of overall manufacturing operations.
- Operated the discontinuous polyurethane panel plant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wolmaransstad High School
Wolmaransstad 01.2013 - 05.2017
BSC Physics and Mathematics -
North-West University - Potchefstroom, South Africa
Potchefstroom, South Africa 01.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelors of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering -
North-West University - Potchefstroom, South Africa
Potchefstroom, South Africa 01.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
Complex Problem-solving
Excellent Communication Skills
Design & Product Development
Innovative
Adaptability
Teamwork and Collaboration
Manufacturing Processes
Mechanical engineering knowledge
AutoCAD expertise
Fast Learner
Accomplishments
- 2023, Completed Final Year project in Mechanical Engineering at Jonker Sailplanes - designing and building a linear load cell for a 16 mm pushrod system
- 2023, Part of the NWU golf team that represented the University at USSA's
- 2023, Played for Laureus First Team Cricket
- 2023, Represented Laureus Men's Residence First Golf Team in the Men's Residence Golf Competition
- 2022, Represented Laureus Men's Residence in the Men's Residence Tennis Competition
- 2022, Represented Laureus Men's Residence First Golf Team in the Men's Residence Golf Competition
- 2020, Played for Laureus First Team Cricket
- 2019, Played for Laureus First Team Cricket
- 2019, Represented Laureus Men's Residence First Golf Team in the Men's Residence Golf Competition
- 2018, Part of the NWU golf team that represented the University at USSA's
- 2018, Represented Laureus Men's Residence First Golf Team in the Men's Residence Golf Competition
- 2018, Number one junior tennis player for Laureus Men's Residence
- 2018, Played for Laureus First Team Cricket
- 2017, Part of the North-West 0/19 Golf Team
- 2017, Part of the North-West High School's Golf Team
- 2017, Received best mark for a Subject (Geography)
- 2017, Number one Golf Player (2016 and 2017)
- 2017, Number one Tennis Player (2016 and 2017)
Technical Profile
- Siemens NX
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Engineering Equation Solver (EES)
Leadership Experience
- 2021, Elected as Building Captain for RAG
- 2019-01-01, 2020-12-31, House Committee of Laureus Men's residence with main portfolio RAG and AKSA and sub portfolio Financial RAG
- 2018, Elected team leader in a group project for ALDA
- 2016-01-01, 2017-12-31, Served part of Student Council at Wolmaransstad High School
- 2016-01-01, 2017-12-31, Served part of House Committee at Van der Horst Hostel
- 2016, Captain of the First Golf team
- 2016, Captain of the First Tennis Team
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
- Mr. Kobus Muller, Operations Manager, Panel World, Kobus@panelworld.co.za
- Mr. Kobus Muller, Operations Manager, Jerrycar, Koos@jerrycar.com
- Mr. Morne Bann, Operational Developer (Mechanical Engineer), Panel World (Aug 2020 - Mar 2021), morne.b@schauenburg.co.za
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op Student
Jerrycar
03.2021 - 08.2021
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op Student
Panel World
08.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelors of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering -
North-West University - Potchefstroom, South Africa
01.2019 - 05.2023
BSC Physics and Mathematics -
North-West University - Potchefstroom, South Africa
01.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Wolmaransstad High School
01.2013 - 05.2017
Development Engineer and Consultant
Vesconite Bearings
1 2024 - Current
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