Vongani Yvette Khosa
Mechanical CAD Engineer
Springs,GP
Summary
SUMMARY
Highly skilled and innovative engineer with 4+ years in conceptualizing and developing product designs. Collaborative and detail-oriented, effective in conducting research, analysis, and simulations for optimizing designs for manufacturing and reducing production costs while improving overall efficiency. Strong expertise in implementing design review processes to ensure compliance with industry standards leading to a substantial reduction in design errors and enhanced product quality. Proficient in SolidWorks, CATIA, and finite element analysis. Also a detail-oriented industrial quality technician with over 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments, specializing in dimensional inspections, driving continuous improvement projects through the use of Kaizen process, PFMEA and quality control plan, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance, and problem solving using tools such as 8Ds, QRQCs, 5 Whys, PDCA and DMAIC.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical CAD Engineer
Gibela Rail Consortium
03.2023 - Current
- Conceptualizing and developing new designs and solutions.
- Participate in general technical reviews for engineering metier.
- Modeling and storing allocated volumes and interfaces for sub-systems in
digital mock-up. - Conducting research, analysis, and simulations for design optimization.
- Preparing and documenting mechanical domain design review.
- Ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Realizing stack-up analysis and BOM.
- Troubleshooting and solving design related issues.
Industrial Quality Technician
Gibela Rail Consortium
07.2018 - 02.2023
- Conducted 15-minute weekly quality station review audits to identify defects and track production readiness.
- Led QRQCs to contain nonconformities and support line continuity.
- Raised NCRs in SAP and coordinated containment actions to prevent defects from progressing through production.
- Facilitated quality animations for detected nonconformities, improving visibility and follow-up across the shop floor.
- Participated in cross-functional reviews of OIL issues to align quality actions with production requirements.
- Drove continuous improvement work through Kaizen process, PFMEA, and control plan development to strengthen quality controls.
- Supported 5S adherence and in-process inspections to maintain an organized, defect-focused work environment.
Draughtsperson
Bosworth Conveyor Pulleys
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Created detailed 2D and 3D models in SolidWorks to translate design specifications into manufacturable outputs.
- Reviewed drawings with the senior engineer to align details with design intent and resolve technical discrepancies.
- Maintained drawing documentation with consistent accuracy, precision, and version control across active projects.
Quality Inspector
Bosworth Conveyor Pulleys
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Measured components with vernier calipers, micrometers, measuring tapes, and inclinometers to confirm dimensional accuracy.
- Reported defective parts after participating in non-destructive testing, helping route failures through the quality process.
- Compiled data books with inspection records and supporting documentation for traceability and handover.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
Mancosa
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Certificate - Business Management - FLD
Wits Business School
N. Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Skills
Catia/ DMA
SolidWorks
3d modeling
Technical troubleshooting
Mechanical design
Design optimization
Stack-up analysis
Bill of materials management
Computer literacy
Engineering drawing documentation
Design review documentation
Regulatory compliance
Control plan development
8D problem solving
Nonconformance management
Root cause analysis
Kaizen process
5S adherence
Personal Information
Driving licence
C1 with own car
References
- Mpho Lelala-Mnguni, Gibela Rail Consortium
- Lucy Makofane, Gibela Rail Consortium
- Anton Dedekind, Bosworth Conveyor Pulleys
- Mark Mackintosh, Bosworth Conveyor Pulleys
Timeline
Mechanical CAD Engineer
Gibela Rail Consortium
03.2023 - Current
Industrial Quality Technician
Gibela Rail Consortium
07.2018 - 02.2023
Draughtsperson
Bosworth Conveyor Pulleys
03.2017 - 06.2018
Quality Inspector
Bosworth Conveyor Pulleys
05.2016 - 02.2017
N. Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Certificate - Business Management - FLD
Wits Business School
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
Mancosa