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Samuel Kgosi Phalatse

Samuel Kgosi Phalatse

Process Quality Engineer
Garankuwa

Summary

Accomplished Process Engineer with more than 10 years enforcing compliance and improving steps in accomplishing goals. Successful and driven individual committed to proactive planning and goal-oriented work.

Thorough Quality experience adept at performing quality inspections and identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Hardworking and meticulous with a passion for continuous improvement.

Quality assurance professional with proven track record of enhancing product reliability and streamlining processes. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent results while adapting to evolving project demands. Skilled in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies, bringing reliability and integrity to every task.

Driven Quality expertise with great knowledge of process change documentation and root cause analysis. Ambitious and driven individual with extensive training in NexSonic QMSprotocols.

Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineer - Current Position

MA Automotive tool and die
01.2021 - Current
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
  • Designed and executed experiments to identify process improvements, leading to reduced costs and increased efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.

Quality Engineer

MA Automotive tool and die
2019 - 01.2021
  • Responsibilities
  • Developing quality control processes to meet customer quality requirements.
  • Product ispection and testing materials.
  • Process Audits and Product Audits.
  • Complying with Safety regulation
  • Engagement in problem solving and solutions.
  • Scrap/ NQC reports reviews.

Process Engineer - Assembly

MA Automotive Tool and Dies
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Skills
  • SPC's analyser.
  • Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement.
  • FMEA, Control Plans.
  • Developing Process and Quality Documents (WI,PCS,SD).
  • CMM/FMK Geometry analyser.
  • Surface BIW and final coat inspection
  • Problem Solving /GBD
  • Containment Specialist
  • Resistance spot weld tests
  • Tactile weld test
  • Remote weld test
  • Sealer adhesive test
  • Metal hemming (Destruction)
  • Responsibilities
  • Enforcing to customer requirement adherence
  • Ensuring customer supplier agreement is adhere to.
  • Ensuring customer assurance.
  • Product, Process layered Audits.
  • Attending to customer Quality complains.

Process Engineer (Paint Shop, Body Shop, TCF)

Henkel at Ford Motor Manufacturing South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Skills
  • SPC's analyser
  • Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
  • FMEA, Control Plans
  • Pre-treatment tritration solution testing
  • Sealer Adhesion and filmbuild testing
  • Process Control sheets
  • Daily and Hand over Reports
  • Responsibilities
  • Ensuring all customer requirement are adhere to.
  • Ensuring Pre-treatment tank solutions and systems parameters are in specification before start up.
  • Ensuring Sealer application online preparation and parameter are in specification for start up.
  • Ensuring process comply with Safety and Quality procedures.
  • Conducting Problem Solving /GBD reports.
  • Inspection/evaluation of body-in-white before and after Pre-treatment process (Product Audit).
  • Attending customer meeting and performance review.
  • Providing customer support on production output.

Section Manager (Paint Shop)

Jurgens CI Caravan and Trailer Manufacturing
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Skills and Responsibilities
  • Pretreatment - ecoat
  • Effluent plant - Water treatment
  • Paint Shop offline Rework area
  • Managing Departmental activities and projects.
  • Daily, Weekly and Montly production reports - OEE (Production performance, Non quality cost, Consumable costs).
  • Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People, Maintenance and Equipment.
  • Continuous Improvements projects.

Foreman (Paint Shop)

Jurgens CI Caravan and Trailer Manufacturing
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Skills
  • Leadership.
  • Communication skills
  • Delegation and Stategic Planning.
  • Responsibility
  • Process Control Sheets.
  • FMEA and Control Plans
  • Pre-Treatment (E-coat) and Powder coat knowledge.
  • Responsibility
  • Production Schedules.
  • Ensuring Team goal is achieved.
  • Developing Team strategy and coaching improvement on team. Strength and Weakness individually (SWOT).
  • Pre-treatment budget.

Machine Operator - Foot press brake (Body Shop)

Jurgens CI Caravan and Trailer Manufacturing
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Skills
  • Machine programmer.
  • Press machine production planner.
  • Finished Product inspection.
  • Reading of Product Drawings.
  • Responsibility
  • Monitoring of machine functionality.
  • Adhering to press standards and procedures.
  • Adhering to Press machine safety procedures.
  • Production Schedule
  • 5s

General Operator

Jurgens CI Caravan and Trailer Manufacturing
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Skills
  • Metal Finisher
  • Tag welder
  • Resistance spot weld (Destruction test)
  • Responsibility
  • Ensuring all components comply with customer requirement.
  • C02 weld assistance (tag weld).
  • 5s conducted daily.

Education

Diploma: Operation Management -

PMI Institute in SA
08.2025

Robot Operation PRO Kuka System Software 8.x -

Jendamark
Pretoria Montana
04.2001 -

Root Cause Analysis -

TIQMS
Centurion
04.2001 -

IATF 16949 Internal Audit - undefined

TIQMS
01.2022

Core Tools - APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA - undefined

TIQMS
01.2022

IATF16949 Requirements - undefined

TIQMS
01.2021

Product Audit - undefined

MA Automotive Tool and Dies
01.2020

Introduction to TIA Network Systems - undefined

BMW Training Centre
01.2018

Adhesive Sealer Application - undefined

BMW Training Centre
01.2018

Robiscan Vision Tool - undefined

BMW Training Centre
01.2018

Spilling Control and Hazardous Chemical Awareness - undefined

Mygrant Technical Service
01.2014

Fundamental of Process Plant Layout and Piping Design - undefined

IDC Technologies
01.2013

Matric - Grade 12 Matric

Confidence College
01.2002

References

  • Samantha, Goliath, Quality Manager, S.goliath.goliath1@gmail.com, 0835247557, MA Automotive Tool and Dies
  • Simon, Lekala, Production Manager, S.lekala@za.ma.gruppocln.com, 0832355130, MA Automotive Tool and Dies
  • Msizi, Ncube, Senior Process Engineer, 0748376058, Henkel SA
  • Solomon, Mohoatlhaga, Section Manager Assembly, 0614650841, Gibela Train Manufacturing

Timeline

Process Engineer - Current Position

MA Automotive tool and die
01.2021 - Current

Process Engineer - Assembly

MA Automotive Tool and Dies
01.2017 - 01.2020

Process Engineer (Paint Shop, Body Shop, TCF)

Henkel at Ford Motor Manufacturing South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2017

Section Manager (Paint Shop)

Jurgens CI Caravan and Trailer Manufacturing
01.2010 - 01.2014

Foreman (Paint Shop)

Jurgens CI Caravan and Trailer Manufacturing
01.2009 - 01.2010

Machine Operator - Foot press brake (Body Shop)

Jurgens CI Caravan and Trailer Manufacturing
01.2008 - 01.2009

General Operator

Jurgens CI Caravan and Trailer Manufacturing
01.2007 - 01.2008

Robot Operation PRO Kuka System Software 8.x -

Jendamark
04.2001 -

Root Cause Analysis -

TIQMS
04.2001 -

IATF 16949 Internal Audit - undefined

TIQMS

Core Tools - APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA - undefined

TIQMS

IATF16949 Requirements - undefined

TIQMS

Product Audit - undefined

MA Automotive Tool and Dies

Introduction to TIA Network Systems - undefined

BMW Training Centre

Adhesive Sealer Application - undefined

BMW Training Centre

Robiscan Vision Tool - undefined

BMW Training Centre

Spilling Control and Hazardous Chemical Awareness - undefined

Mygrant Technical Service

Fundamental of Process Plant Layout and Piping Design - undefined

IDC Technologies

Matric - Grade 12 Matric

Confidence College

Quality Engineer

MA Automotive tool and die
2019 - 01.2021

Diploma: Operation Management -

PMI Institute in SA

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