Dakalo Matodzi
Jr. Mechanical Designer
Polokwane
Summary
Driven Product Development Engineer with a proven track record at Endura SA, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and reducing time-to-market with agile methodologies. Expert in CAD software proficiency and fostering customer focus, I've led teams to develop innovative products, ensuring quality and efficiency. Skilled in project management and troubleshooting, excels in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product Development Engineer
Endura SA
03.2009 - Current
- Enhanced cross-functional collaboration by fostering open communication between engineering, marketing, and manufacturing teams.
- Developed new motorized wheelchairs product for use by disabled individuals and quadriplegic customers/ patients.
- Determined project costs, timelines, and limiting factors.
- Coordinated with marketing teams on promotional materials that accurately showcased key features and benefits of developed products.
- Collaborated with design team to identify and manage project deliverables for customer orders.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components for product assembly.
- Reduced time-to-market by implementing agile development methodologies in product development cycle.
CAD Design Engineer
NDT
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring consistent adherence to established standards in all design projects.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on technical skills and industry knowledge.
- Expanded company capabilities in niche markets by developing expertise in specialized CAD software applications.
- Streamlined design processes through development of custom CAD tools and automated routines, increasing overall productivity.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on technical skills and industry knowledge
- Enhanced design efficiency by streamlining CAD workflows and implementing best practices
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Zululand
Richards Bay 02.2022 - Current
Skills
Troubleshooting skills
Customer Focus
Root Cause Analysis
Project Management
Finite element analysis
Injection molding
CAD software proficiency
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Instruction writing
Languages
Tshivenda
Upper intermediate (B2)
isiZulu
Elementary (A2)
Sepedi
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Anything that moves via mechanical, must be complex
Watching movies which result in a build up of character and story
Philosophy
Parkour, Cooking, Drawing, Writing, Reading
Parkour is essentially running and flipping on everyday objects and buildings, it challenges coordination and quick thinking, as a minor mistake at such high speeds and stakes could leave one bed-ridden. Cooking is all about texture and color, but most importantly flavor. Drawing involves a good a mount of brainstorming, my idea of drawing is coming up with something never before seen. My love for movies has brought me to the point at which I'd like to write my own, thus my fondness for such an activity. Reading is also related to my movie likeness, it is interesting because every reader experiences it different, scenarios in novels especially open up so many pathways through which one may walk through and gaze at the grand infinity of their imagination.
Timeline
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Zululand
02.2022 - Current
Product Development Engineer
Endura SA
03.2009 - Current
CAD Design Engineer
NDT
09.2008 - 01.2009
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