Mukhethwa Nekhumbe
Mechanical Design Engineer
Centurion
Summary
Adept at mechanical design and engineering analysis, spearheaded innovative projects at Transnet Engineering, whilst enhancing design quality and efficiency. Leadership in mentoring and critical thinking significantly improved team productivity and project delivery, embodying technical excellence and effective communication. Meticulous Technical Lead strictly adheres to both client-provided technical requirements and internal business goals. Balances project prioritization to fulfill both contractual obligations and internal revenue requirements. Provides foresight and management designed to grow satisfied customer bases and revenue figures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Design Specialist
Transnet Engineering
07.2012 - Current
- Established relationships with project team members, subcontractors, lead engineers and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and maintaining high-quality results.
- Enhanced design quality by streamlining project workflows and implementing creative problem-solving techniques.
- Presented design proposals to clients, effectively communicating value of proposed solutions.
- Developed cost-effective designs through careful material selection and efficient manufacturing techniques.
- Proposed potential solutions for design optimization, challenges and improvements.
- Evaluated existing products to identify areas for improvement, recommending aesthetic or functional updates as needed.
- Led brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams, generating fresh ideas for innovative product designs.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
- Generated detailed specification documents to guide production teams on executing designs accurately.
- Transformed client ideas into actionable design plans, resulting in successful implementation.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Delivered visually appealing designs within tight deadlines, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models, including dimensions, tolerances, and materials. Ensure that drawings provide clear instructions for manufacturing processes.
Design Technical Lead (Acting)
Transnet Engineering
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, design standards, and career growth opportunities.
- Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved reliability.
- Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
- Optimized resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects by closely tracking team capacity levels against project deadlines and milestones.
- Streamlined project delivery processes, achieving milestones ahead of schedule without compromising on quality.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features, resulting in more robust product offering.
- Established continuous feedback loop with customers, integrating their input into product development for greater satisfaction.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Transnet Engineering
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Organized data archive of engineering specifications, drawings and specifications and maintained traceability of documents by proper filing and indexing.
- Optimized workflow processes through continuous improvement initiatives, leading to increased project efficiency.
- Forecasted estimates for project-related costs and provided general project task tracking for project milestones.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning systems swiftly, effectively mitigating delays in project timelines.
- Assisted in designing custom mechanical components for clients, enhancing overall product performance.
- Verified component functionality through rigorous testing protocols, reducing instances of defects or malfunctions in final products.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
University of South Africa
Midrand, South Africa 01.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2012 - 12.2014
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 07.2006 - 12.2009
National Senior Certificate -
SASA Combined Independent School
Thohoyandou, South Africa 01.2005 - 12.2005
Skills
Mechanical Design
Certification
ECSA: Candidate Engineering Technologist - 201780608
References
Ngoako Obed Pitsi
Senior Manager: Engineering Design, Transnet Engineering
+27 60 579 7825
Reginald Mokoena
Head: Strategic Business Development, Transnet Engineering
+27 83 951 7814
Timeline
Design Technical Lead (Acting)
Transnet Engineering
11.2023 - 04.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
University of South Africa
01.2023 - 12.2023
ECSA: Candidate Engineering Technologist - 201780608
08-2017
Mechanical Design Specialist
Transnet Engineering
07.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2014
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Transnet Engineering
02.2011 - 06.2012
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
07.2006 - 12.2009
National Senior Certificate -
SASA Combined Independent School
01.2005 - 12.2005
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