Dynamic and results-focused Industrial Engineering individual with 3+ years of working in automotive and manufacturing industry currently as Product Development engineer and previously as an Industrial engineer graduate. I have a demonstrated history of implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and designing prototypes according to customer specifications and leading technical, waste reduction and quality improvement successful projects. Demonstrated proficiency in CAD, process optimization, systems simulation, product quality and plant layout improvements.
• Generate RFQs, ECRs and BOMS
• Supported senior engineers in the development of complex designs, contributing to the advancement of project goals.
• Resolved technical issues swiftly, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity.
• Develop product specifications and requirements documents
• Prototype development
• Analyze customer feedback and develop product improvement plans
• Create product prototypes and test them for functionality
• Develop and maintain product documentation
• Provide technical support to production (quality improvement)
• Monitor and analyze product performance
• Design and continuously fine tune tooling to improve its tool life by 300%.
• Continuously improving product design and quality
• Lead product performance projects
• Provided technical support to colleagues as needed, fostering a collaborative working environment that promoted knowledge sharing.
• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
• Working alongside PD engineer
• Assisting staff with new project
• Collecting data for continuous improvement of product quality
• Assist with administrative work
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product performance and reduce costs over time.
• Managed documentation and schematics for each new product.
• Managed project deliverables for customer orders.
• Directed, guided and monitored support engineers and in-house operational personnel.
• Generate SOP and Work Instructions
• Root cause analysis (PDCA, Cause & Effect diagram and 5WHYs) resolving issues faster than the average way.
• Layout improvement with cut down 10% of travelling work distance
• Conducted a housekeeping (5S) project with a cross-functional team to save 45 minutes from the average cycle time.
• Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times. • Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and processes.
• Visual Management
• Collaborated with quality assurance team to streamline defect identification and resolution processes, improving overall product quality.
• Collected and organized data for use in key decision-making.
• Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
• Optimized production processes by implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Improved product quality, implementing rigorous testing procedures and quality control measures.
Microsoft office
Technical writing and documentation
Report writing
CAD software (Solidworks)
Lean Manufacturing
Project Management
Housekeeping (5S)
Visual Management
Time studies
Root cause analysis
Mechanical engineering knowledge
Statistical analysis
Waste reduction strategies
Facility layout design
Value stream mapping
5S methodology
Engineering drawings
• Willing to relocate
• Driver's License Code 10
• Member of an NGO "Let Us Build youth"
• Grade 12 top learner in physical science certificate