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Damien Stuart

Junior Engineer
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic Junior Engineer at NEC XON with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and project management. Proven ability to reduce production costs through innovative solutions and effective teamwork. Skilled in AutoCAD and technical reporting, with a commitment to continuous learning and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Junior Engineer

NEC XON
Cape Town
01.2025 - Current
  • Leading small mechanical based projects while concurrently assisting the quote office.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
  • Studied corrections from senior engineers and technicians to learn and grow professionally.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
  • Reduced production costs by implementing cost-saving measures in materials procurement, manufacturing processes and labour services.
  • Report writing and microsoft 365 competent.

Pre-Sales Engineering Assistant

NEC XON
Cape Town
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Able to compile quotes for Sales Executives and City of Cape Town.
  • Liaising with suppliers to get updates on backorders and ETA’s
  • Liaising with sales team to finalize quotes, updates on outstanding orders and all relevant information.
  • Engineering design and solutions compilation
  • Assisting with compiling of tenders and other documentation if and
    when required
  • Record of all tender response information soft copies on central server
  • Other duties as assigned to him/her, by the Services Manager, from time to time.

Student Mentor

Timothy House
Cape Town
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement.
  • Monitored student academic progress, communicating with each student frequently to assist students who were experiencing difficulties.
  • Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
  • Actively participated in regular meetings with fellow mentees, discussing challenges we experienced, and solutions on how we, as a team, could solve those present challenges.
  • Responsible for monthly written reports on the progress and work done with each tutee.

Intern

Africa Community Project
Cape Town
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • My main project focused on pipe network design and development along with pump selection for a commercial grade aquaponics system. The project I was associated with was mainly based on fluid dynamics.
  • Weekly journaling and reporting was required.
  • Assisted in other project such as the design and construction of a walk-way platform.
  • Performed Stress analysis design and testing.
  • 3D CAD (Solidworks) Designing

Student Mentor

BBT ACADEMY
Cape Town
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement.
  • Monitored student academic progress, communicating with each student frequently to assist students who were experiencing difficulties.
  • Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
  • Actively participated in regular meetings with fellow mentees, discussing challenges we experienced, and solutions on how we, as a team, could solve those present challenges.
  • Responsible for monthly written reports on the progress and work done with each tutee.

Education

MEng - Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Post-Graduate Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering: Renewable Energy

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

NSC - Grade 12: Matric

De Kuilen High School
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Skills

Project management

Engineering fundamentals

AutoCAD expertise

Licensed as a CANDIDATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST

Problem-solving

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer skills

Technical reporting

Attention to detail

Mechanical Engineering

Certification

ECSA: Candidate Engineering Technologist

Hobbies

I have an interest in reading, drawing and gaming and have enjoyed these activities. They have become hobbies of mine as I perform these activities on a daily basis. They help me relax and exercise my mind as I am required to brainstorm and think out of the box in relation to what I want to draw, elaborate on what I read and solve all the simulation and problem-solving games I play.

Timeline

ECSA: Candidate Engineering Technologist

04-2025

Junior Engineer

NEC XON
01.2025 - Current

Pre-Sales Engineering Assistant

NEC XON
10.2023 - 12.2024

Student Mentor

Timothy House
01.2022 - 11.2022

Intern

Africa Community Project
07.2021 - 12.2021

Student Mentor

BBT ACADEMY
03.2021 - 12.2021

MEng - Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -

Post-Graduate Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering: Renewable Energy

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -

NSC - Grade 12: Matric

De Kuilen High School
04.2001 -
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