Kgothatso Ray Madiope
Engineer
Durban
Summary
Accomplished Principal Engineer at Toyota South Africa Motors, adept in project management and quality assurance. Spearheaded major automation projects, mentoring teams towards innovative solutions. Expertise in robot teaching and PLC programming enhances manufacturing processes, aligning with key business goals. Proven multitasking ability, fostering professional growth within engineering teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Principal Engineer
Toyota South Africa Motors
Durban
02.2022 - Current
- Working in Production Engineering and Planning Department (PEPD) supporting Weld plant at Toyota (TSAM).
- Led Automation Project consisting of 7 Stations with 1 Arc Welding robot (Yaskawa Robot), 11 Spot Welding robots and 4 Handling Robots (Kawasaki robots); With budget of 90 Million.
- Currently leading Automation Project with 4 Spot Welding and 4 Handling (Kawasaki Robots) and chain conveyor. roject budget is R36 Million and we recently went for Project Buy-off in Thailand.
- Supported other two Automation Projects and Manual Processes Installations and Relocations for space creation.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for problem-solving, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Trained staff members and improved engineering application processes through Kaizen activities.
- Reviewed plans, documents, and related materials to assess projected actions and advise on changes.
- Set project budgets and deadlines, delegating work according to project needs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
General Worker
PEP Home
Pretoria, South Africa
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas; and working on the till.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
Vacation Work Student
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
Sandton, South Africa
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Promoted resort amenities through engaging presentations, leading to increased utilization of available services.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste or shortages.
- Assisted in companies assets verification process.
- Supported staff training initiatives by sharing knowledge and expertise, thus enhancing overall team performance.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Mancosa
Durban, South Africa 01.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2021
Skills
Team mentoring and Multitasking Ability
Project management and Computer Skills
Manufacturing processes and Automated test processes
Quality assurance controls
Robot Teaching and PLC programming (Siemens and Toyopuc)
Vectron measurements, Jig Adjustments and CMM Report Analysis
CATIA and Carott Simulations
Draftsight (Layout Making)
Certification
NSC Matric Certificate
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Automation Project Buy-off in Thailand (36Million Budgeted).
- Collaborated with team of two engineers in the installation and commissioning of Welding Automation Project.
- Successfully led 90Million budgeted Automation Project in weld plant to improve line efficiency and quality.
- Achieved more than 90% unit accuracy (quality) on all four different car models from Vectron Measurements, jig adjustments and CMM accuracy report analysis.
- Collaborated with one engineer in process layout change, effective parts conveyance study and process rearrangement of Manual Welding Processes to create space for Automation Projects.
- Implemented Process 33 Kaizen (improvements) to improve quality, productivity, save costs, safety and Human resource development.
Languages
Sepedi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Isizulu
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management
12-2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Mancosa
01.2023 - 12.2023
Principal Engineer
Toyota South Africa Motors
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechatronics
12-2021
Siemens Level PLC programming
12-2021
General Worker
PEP Home
09.2021 - 01.2022
Vacation Work Student
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
11.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2018 - 12.2021
NSC Matric Certificate
12-2017