STEFAN NEL
Junior Development Engineer Qualified Tool, Jig & Die Maker
Heuwelkruin, Despatch,EC
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing and development engineering professional with over 15 years of experience in tooling, production engineering, continuous improvement, product development, quality systems and audit reports within the automotive sector.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Development Engineer
Tenneco Ride Control
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Product Development & Testing
- Implemented quality improvement strategies
- Production & Plant Support
- Tooling Design
- Generated detailed customer reports
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Welding Process Verification
- Plant Auditing & Compliance
Production Technician
Tenneco Ride Control
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, Preventative Maintenance, Ordering of Production Tooling, Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials, MRB Co Coordinator (Material Review Board). Present at quality meetings, Welding Machine Programming, Audits & Closing Audit Findings, Utilized POKA YOKA techniques to improve quality control..
- Operated production equipment to assemble ride control components per work instructions.
- Inspected parts for defects, maintaining consistent quality throughout production runs.
- Troubleshot machine issues and supported timely equipment adjustments to reduce downtime.
Production Operator
Volkswagen Group South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Production Operator on an Assembly line.
- Operated production line equipment according to Volkswagen quality and safety standards
- Monitored assembly processes to maintain consistent output and product accuracy
- Inspected components and reported defects for immediate corrective action
Apprentice / Qualified Toolmaker
LN Manufacturing
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Qualified as Tool, Jig and Die Maker after completing apprenticeship, gaining expertise in precision machining and fabrication.
- Interpreted blueprints and CAD drawings to manufacture precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
- Operated milling machines, lathes, grinders, and drill presses to machine components to tight tolerances.
- Inspected finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify dimensional accuracy.
Education
Qualified Tool, Jig And Die Maker - Apprentice
Merseta
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Toolmakers Theory - undefined
01-2006
Skills
Product Development
Design Validation
Quality control
Continuous Improvement
Process Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Performance optimization
Certification
Getting Started as a New Leader
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: 02 March 1982
- Nationality: South African
- ID Number: 8203025079080
- Address: 17 Roelof Street, Heuwelkruin, Despatch, 6220
- Cell Number: 0692115262
- Email Address: stefan.nel2@gmail.com
- Drivers License: Yes
- Marital Status: Married
- Dependents: 1
- Health: Good
- Criminal Record: None
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1982-03-02
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Yes
- Marital Status: Married
- ID Type: ID Number
- ID Number: 8203025079080
Timeline
Junior Development Engineer
Tenneco Ride Control
01.2021 - 01.2026
Production Technician
Tenneco Ride Control
01.2011 - 01.2021
Production Operator
Volkswagen Group South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2011
Apprentice / Qualified Toolmaker
LN Manufacturing
01.2003 - 01.2009
Qualified Tool, Jig And Die Maker - Apprentice
Merseta
04.2001 -