Grace Ngigi
Process Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic Process Engineer with expertise from Tetra Pak in process development and project documentation. Proven ability to enhance product design efficiency using CAD software while fostering collaboration among teams. Skilled in analyzing process flows and conducting risk assessments, ensuring quality and safety in engineering projects.
Adaptable Process Engineer ready to tackle diverse projects and variable production realities. Carefully manages internal personnel and third-party contractors to produce cohesive and optimized final project results. Committed to reducing completion times, budgetary impacts and success rates. Accomplished Process Engineer with more than 5 years enforcing compliance and improving steps in accomplishing goals. Successful and driven individual committed to proactive planning and goal-oriented work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Process Engineer
Tetra Pak
Nairobi
11.2019 - Current
- Development of process plant PIDs, layouts and documentation in pre-projects.
- Creation of project quotations for food processing plants based on product and process requirements as relayed by prospective customers and developed through process design.
- Participation in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Reviewing processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Conducting project risk assessments to identify potential issues related to site safety and margin erosion
- Preparing scope of work documentation for use in project planning
- Managing third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
- Site management in ongoing projects in implantation phase through to commissioning
Engineering Intern
Gearbox
Nairobi
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Gained hands-on experience in various engineering tools, software, and techniques to contribute effectively to multiple projects.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions among interns, fostering collaborative and learning-focused environment.
- Improved product design efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software, enabling more precise and faster creation of models.
- Participated in product development through technical processes such as plasma cutting, laser cutting and 3D printing.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Nampak Kenya Ltd.
Thika
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and loss of productivity.
- Participated in hands on mechanical operations for support in maintenance activities which included: Lathe work, milling, arc welding, plumbing (water & gas pipes) & machine handling and dismantling.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mount Kenya Bottlers
Nyeri
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and loss of productivity.
- Shadowed senior engineers during an ongoing end to end installation of an automated Krones bottling line.
- Participated in machine operation learning and support of the newly installed line including trouble shooting alarm related production stops.
- Introduction to beverage preparation process through to bottling.
- Provided support in line maintenance in workshop related activates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chuka Girl's High School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 02.2008 - 11.2011
Skills
Process development
Documents and reports
Material requirements planning
Computer-aided design
Mechanical engineering knowledge
Analysis of process flows
Project documentation
Certification
Graduate Engineer B13670
References
Mr. Edwin Kang’ethe
Mechanical Engineering - Gearbox.
P.O. Box 58275-00200, Nairobi.
Phone Number: +(254)713606527
Email: edwin@gearbox.co.ke
Dr. (Eng) Hiram Ndiritu
Dean, School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and
Materials Engineering - JKUAT.
P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi.
Phone Number: +(254)722421672
Email: hndiritu@eng.jkuat.ac.ke
Mr. Kamau Boro
Team Leader- Technical Services Department,
Nampak Kenya LTD,
P.O. Box 109, Thika.
Phone Number: +(254)733751983
Email: charlesboro.k@gmail.com
Mr. Sammy Mathenge,
Supervisor- Mechanical Engineering,
Mount Kenya Bottlers Ltd,
P.O Box 623-010100, Nyeri.
Phone Number: +(254)724885706
Email: s.mathenge@almasibeverages.co.ke
Timeline
Process Engineer
Tetra Pak
11.2019 - Current
Engineering Intern
Gearbox
03.2019 - 09.2019
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Nampak Kenya Ltd.
05.2016 - 06.2016
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mount Kenya Bottlers
05.2015 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Chuka Girl's High School
02.2008 - 11.2011
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