Lucas Nelson
Maitland, Cape Twon
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in designing and optimising processes for efficient, safe, and high-quality production at Robertson and Caine. Proven track record as a Maintenance Supervisor at BFG Africa Rail, leading teams to meet production targets through effective workload management and issue resolution. Skilled in using advanced tools such as SYSPRO, SOLID WORKS, FLOWCENTRIC, and Power BI. Background includes expertise as an Aircraft Composite Structure Technician with SA Air Link and a Mechanical Fitter internship at Corobrik. Career goal: to leverage engineering expertise to drive innovation in manufacturing processes.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Robertson and Caine
02.2025 - Current
- Designed and improved processes to enhance the boat's efficiency, safety, cost-effectiveness, and quality. Utilised SYSPRO, SolidWorks, FLOWCENTRIC, BCR, JCR, Word, Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint.
- Reduced manufacturing costs with process improvements, cost control and waste reduction.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by managing KPIs, analysing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment layout.
Maintenance Supervisor
BFG Africa Rail
06.2018 - 01.2025
- Led team operations, coordinated workloads, and provided support to resolve issues, ensuring achievement of production targets.
- Analysed breakdowns and failures to identify root causes and prevent recurrence through strategic interventions.
- Managed planned and reactive maintenance and repairs effectively, limiting operational downtime.
- Managed and oversaw daily operations of the maintenance department, prioritising workload for optimal productivity.
Aircraft composite structure Technician
SA air link
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed structural and non-structural composite repairs on the aircraft interior and exterior.
- Set up equipment to test and verify functionality and performance.
- Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting to evaluate equipment performance and increase reliability.
- Documented all maintenance work and repairs in detail for future reference and compliance.
Apprenticeship
South African Airways Technical
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Carried out structural and non-structural composite repairs on the aircraft interior and exterior, as well as non-metallic and metal to metal bonding, in accordance with relevant work orders, maintenance manuals, and technical documents while adhering to company procedures and policies.
Mechanical Fitter (Internship)
Corobrik
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Assembled, installed, maintained and tested complex machinery to ensure operational efficiency
- Shaped mechanical components through material removal using hand tools while adhering to health and safety requirements within training standards
- Mounted and set work holding devices and work pieces, adjusting machine tools for precision and accuracy.
Education
Lesiba Secondary school -
Lesiba Secondary school
01-2011
Tertiary Qualification - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics: N6, Strength of Materials: N6, Mechanotechnics: N6, Mechanical Drawing and Design: N6
Ekurhuleni East College
Skills
- Manufacturing engineer
- maintenance supervisor
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing efficiency
- Equipment maintenance
- Process optimisation
- Aircraft composite technician
- Mechanical fitter
Custom
- Mr. T. Monobe, Factory manager at Robertson and Caine, 072 307 1055
- Mr. E. Mohlala, Production manager at BFG Africa Rail, 078 523 4327
- Mrs. Mathathe, Principal, 011 424 4943
- Mr. Japie, Production Manager at Corobrik, 084 513 9527
- Mrs. L Mohlakoana, Sister, 081 751 1800
- Mr. C.J.F Botha, Senior Aviation Instructor at SAAT
- Mr. H Mukulani, Supervisor at air link, 082 573 5624
Personal Information
- ID Number: 930219 5061 081
- License: Code 10 C1
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: None
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- N-Diploma
- Aircraft trade certificate
- SolidWorks certificate
- IMS certificate
- EAB certificate
Interests
- Soccer
- Music
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Robertson and Caine
02.2025 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
BFG Africa Rail
06.2018 - 01.2025
Aircraft composite structure Technician
SA air link
08.2017 - 05.2018
Apprenticeship
South African Airways Technical
03.2015 - 07.2017
Mechanical Fitter (Internship)
Corobrik
06.2013 - 07.2014
Lesiba Secondary school -
Lesiba Secondary school
Tertiary Qualification - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics: N6, Strength of Materials: N6, Mechanotechnics: N6, Mechanical Drawing and Design: N6
Ekurhuleni East College