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Stephan van Schalkwyk
Mechanical Engineer
Nelspruit
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with over 3 years of experience in Medical Design Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Candidate Mechanical Engineer
Mpumalanga Consulting Engineers
Nelspruit
04.2022 - Current
- Designing and Analyzing Steel Structures.
- Conducting Concept feasibility Studies, Concept and Detail Designs and Costings.
- Producing 3D assemblies, layout designs and component and material specifications.
- Producing designs and simulations using CAD software and first principle calculations.
- Validating designs in compliance with the South African National Standards (SANS)
- Engineering Software used (Fusion 360, Prokon, Sketchup and Siemens NX)
Research, Development and Production Engineer
Saspine
Pretoria
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Designed and developed innovating Surgical Implants and Instruments.
- Assisted Neuro-surgeons and Orthopedic-surgeons in theatre during surgery.
- Improved Surgical techniques, Instruments and Implants and trained the Surgeons with regards to these new techniques.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Performed regular production studies and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems.
- Maximized productivity by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Reviewed product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Certificate - Basic Ambulance Assistant
Netcare
South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - Higher Exercise Science And Management in Sport
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Certificate - Neuroscience Coaching
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Skills
Mechanical engineering
Affiliations
- Engineer Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Interests
Archery
Hunting
Hiking
Timeline
Candidate Mechanical Engineer
Mpumalanga Consulting Engineers
04.2022 - Current
Research, Development and Production Engineer
Saspine
01.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
Certificate - Basic Ambulance Assistant
Netcare
04.2001 -
Certificate - Higher Exercise Science And Management in Sport
University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
Certificate - Neuroscience Coaching
University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
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