Lucas Katlego Mokoena
Pretoria
Summary
Quality assurance expert with over 10 years in the automotive sector, specialising in calibration management and measurement instrumentation. Skilled in interpreting customer drawings, implementing statistical process control, and ensuring compliance with ISO 16949/IATF 16949 standards. Proven success in maintaining equipment accuracy and driving quality initiatives.
Overview
4
4
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Lab H-point and CMM Technician
Adient
Pretoria
10.2016 - 02.2026
- Administered the timely calibration of all IMTE (Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment).
- Interpreted and understood all customer standardised test method documents.
- Performed H-point, BSR (Buzz, Squeak and Rattle), and Torque analyses, along with statistical analysis according to customer needs.
- Maintained, controlled, and ensured the accuracy of all test data.
- Monitored and ensured that testing activities were performed within controlled temperature and humidity parameters.
- Collaborated with customers to review Statistical Process Control (SPC) data, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
- Provided support for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) test information.
- Updated the testing matrix daily to document completed testing.
- Maintained 5S principles and housekeeping standards in the laboratory area daily.
- Managed inventories of samples and test fixtures.
- Participated in ISO 16949 & A2LA (ISO 17025) system improvement initiatives, including audits and proficiency testing, to enhance compliance and quality assurance.
- Conducted Gage R&R (Repeatability & Reproducibility) studies on laboratory equipment to validate measurement consistency.
- Scheduled the annual requalification of products.
- Attended Quality Planning meetings as required.
- Attended Customer specific requirements meetings(Ford and Nissan).
- Coordinated discussions with sister plants regarding identified testing problems.
- Communicated effectively with team members and supervision regarding all issues, concerns, and updates.
- Fulfilled all roles and responsibilities as defined by BOS (Business Operating System) policies and procedures.
- Trained new technicians on laboratory procedures and techniques.
Quality H-Point Technician
Johnson Controls
Pretoria
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed H-point and seat comfort analysis, and seat modelling; interpreted analysis results to develop design proposals meeting program requirements.
- Collaborated with design release engineers and Human Factors Center (HFC) to resolve design issues, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Constructed seat models, or provided direction for their construction, with the necessary content and detail for analysis.
- Requested material property tests for foam and fabric, facilitating accurate analysis models.
- Led analysis for seat H-point and comfort, maintained consistent methods, and monitored SPCs and capability matrices to meet project deliverables and timing.
- Completed RLM projects to improve CAE capabilities for H-point and seat comfort analysis, enhancing overall analytical precision.
- Led closed-loop learning initiatives to improve CAE capabilities.
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
Johnson Controls
Pretoria
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Monitored material quality at processing plants, ensuring compliance with production specifications.
- Supported engineers in production and inspection tasks to maintain quality standards.
- Improved methods to streamline operations and promote sustainability in daily processes.
Quality Inspector
Johnson Controls
Pretoria
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Conducted product inspections to ensure compliance with company standards, ensuring only quality products delivered to customers.
- Verified the incoming inspection status of production parts/materials against the Incoming Verification list.
- Conducted daily receiving inspections, including first-off dimensional checks.
- Identified parts needing incoming verification and segregated them for inspection.
- Completed all steps of the incoming verification instructions and recorded the results.
- Marked/moved containers to signify parts that had been inspected and were approved for use.
- Evaluated, identified, and segregated Non-Conformance Material (NCM).
- Determined whether NCM constituted internal scrap, required rework, or was eligible for return to supplier, and followed the requisite procedures.
- Recorded internal scrap in a logbook daily and processed transactions in the MFGPRO system.
- Generated Supplier Material Return Requests (SMRRs) for supplier returns via IRIS (Internal Return Information System).
- Developed strong in-house supplier and customer relationships, enhancing collaboration and satisfaction.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced team and plant performance.
Education
NQF 5 - Information Technology
PC Training and Business College
Pretoria12-2009
NQF 4 - Information Systems
Tshwane Institute of Technology(Kremlin College)
Pretoria12-2007
Skills
- CMM operation
- Calibration management
- Measurement Instrumentation
- Quality Assurance
- Quality control
- Material Testing
- Non-Destructive testing
- SPC Monitoring
- H-point analysis
- Test data handling
- Parts approval process
- Design Proposal Development
- CAE Capability
- Customer Drawings
- Documentation accuracy
- Issue resolution
- Project improvement
- Visual Weld Inspection
- IATF16949
- Strong communication
- Team Leadership
- Relationship-building
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer liaison
- Product knowledge
- H-point analysis
Languages
English
Sesotho
Setswana
iSizulu
Custom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-katlego-mokoena-49091b33
Timeline
Quality Lab H-point and CMM Technician
Adient
10.2016 - 02.2026
Quality H-Point Technician
Johnson Controls
01.2015 - 01.2016
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
Johnson Controls
08.2014 - 01.2015
Quality Inspector
Johnson Controls
08.2011 - 08.2014
NQF 5 - Information Technology
PC Training and Business College
NQF 4 - Information Systems
Tshwane Institute of Technology(Kremlin College)