Devlin Moodley

Experience

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  WSP

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2011

  Mechanical Engineer

  Compilation of budgets and preliminary designs.Complete heating, ventilation, airconditioning and refrigeration designs.Production of specifications and tender documents.Conceptualised / marked up drawings for CAD rendering and approval thereof.Compilation, issuing and adjudicating of tender documents.Responsible for the appointment and management of contractors.Supervision during installations and site inspections including snag lists (non-conformance list). Management of cost reports and payment certificate as well as issueing of completion certificates.Final sign off and hand over. Show less

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  SKF

  May 2011 - Aug 2014

  Manage full responsibility of the Application Engineering Department.Manage and develop Application Engineers, providing assistance, guidance, supervision and general line manager functions.Provide technical assistance and support the distribution network, OEM customers and aftermarket customers.Maintain good relations with a network of external engineering personnel.Management and budget responsibility for the Application Engineering business unit.Authority to approve expense claims as per the SKF limits of authority.Authority to authorize departmental S&A expenditure, purchase orders for goods and outsourced services and ordering of inventory as per the SKF limits of authority.Includes all duties performed by Senior Application Engineer, at SKF South Africa, as detailed below. Show less Mentorship to new / junior application engineers.Work division of the application engineering department. Performed the duties of knowledge engineer for the SKF (electric motor) certified re-winder program.Responsibility for anti-counterfeiting of SKF bearings and products. Responsibility for non-conformance bearings and products.Share work processes and best practices.Includes all duties performed by an Application Engineer at SKF South Africa, as detailed below. Show less Assist with selections of correct bearings for a specific applications.Assessment of existing designs / problem applications, technical assistance and recommendations, modification of equipment where existing bearing arrangements experience problems.Re-design where new technology can be incorporated to improve production efficiency and lead to cost reductions.Design & development of new products related to bearing applications, design of cast & steel fabricated components, provide input for producing general arrangement drawings for bearing applications, compiling assembly and commissioning procedures, supervising the assembly and commissioning of the redesigned equipment.Visits to key customers and distributors to establish and maintain customer confidence regarding the technical competence of SKF and to promote the sale of SKF products and services.Provide internal training to staff at SKF and SKF distributors on technical aspects related to SKF products & services, perform presentations / lectures at customers, external training seminars, colleges & universities, facilitate merSETA accredited bearing technology trainings. Provide assistance regarding the selection, application and proper use of SKF’s range of products across the five SKF product platforms via verbal and written advice to solve bearing related problems, particularly regarding root cause bearing failure analyses, lubrication recommendations, mounting & dismounting guidelines, all other technical or general queries related to SKF products and services. Show less

  • Application Engineering Manager

    Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Senior Application Engineer

    Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Application Engineer

    May 2011 - May 2013
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  IEC Holden

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Manufacturing Engineer

  Provision of technical expertise on the materials, components and sub-assemblies required for the manufacture of rail propulsion systems (i.e. traction motor, alternator, grid blower)Manufacturing processes ownerInvolved in plant commissioningPreliminary initiation of Process Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (PFMEA)

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  Hilti South Africa

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  Strategy development to differentiate products, drive implementation inside and outside the organisationContribute to development of action plans and programmes with over arching long term goals and targetsEnsure strong awareness of all competition products, pricing, strategies, strengths and weaknessesHigh level market analysis, including regulation changes, construction trends, specifier activities, competitor offerings, activities and pricingOverall responsibility of product line sales, quantity, market share and profitabilityRelationship management and information sharing with international counterparts Show less Multi level networking within dedicated engineering consultancies, developing strong relationships with technical decision makers ensuring favourable specifications, preparing technical submittals and specification write-ups for engineering products Providing technical support for customers through training and seminars to consultants, contractors and influencers, providing technical support through product demonstrations, design solutions and submittals for all engineering and associated productsSupporting sales teams with technical knowledge and visiting customers, to solve contractors' issues, closing sales opportunities through coaching on engineering products and pro-actively generating new business Remaining knowledgeable and abreast of new trends in the construction industry, identifying opportunities and focusing on strategic projects, analysing results and trends to develop improvement strategies, preparing business cases and competition comparisonsInvolvement with the integration of new field engineers, supporting and training team members on engineering products Show less

  • Product Manager

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Field Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Thembeka Environmental Consulting (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

  Engineering Manager

  Pro-actively seek opportunities both for the company and greater network of associated professionals Integration of engineering and environmental fieldsHigh level engineering input to environmental impact assessments and permitting applicationsInput of environmental sustainability principles and good governance into engineering projects throughout its life cycleManage budget, resource allocation, progress monitoring, planning, team briefing, scheduling, invoicing, reviews and QA/QCReviewing and contributing to high quality, successful proposalsFocus on successful project deliveryEngineering consulting services Show less

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  Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  Manager: Projects

  Focus on areas offering potential growth for the organisation to turn them into sustainable opportunities. Developing strategic relationships to gather market intelligence. Interpreting information, analysis and findings, then setting up correct platforms to discuss and operationalize into sales tactics for the sales team.Identifying the best practices, coordination between departments and tracking against the benchmark.Analysis of User Requirements relative to the Sales and Marketing ProcessesProject and Change Management including Budget ControlSeeks to increase efficiencies within sales business processes through new innovations and continuous improvement Show less

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  Blackcircles South Africa

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2025

  General Manager

  Business set up, engaging stakeholders, approving and finalize all systems/platform/business operationsFormulating strategic plans and ensuring successful implementation Developing business plansImplementing all planned activities for the business set-upLeading negotiations and sign off on agreementsComplete partner visits and auditsBudgets and pricingLead and manage all business activities Develop annual business plansBusiness’ Leadership & Communication Define the strategic path forward for the businessSet timelines with milestones to achieve successDrive all actions towards the strategic goals/initiatives of the BusinessCommunicate results/performance Business Planning & Financial Control Monitor business performance against planInterpret the market, business and customer trends and take appropriate action Create and maintain tight financial controlsUnderstand the legal requirements of doing businessPresent a business-level overview of all costs and incoming revenueMake decisions for business continuitySales ManagementLead and approve marketing activities with marketing managerManage the trade and price team Customer ManagementBe fully responsible for happy satisfied customers by going above and beyondEntrench the recommended trafficPartner & Supplier Recruitment & Development Employee Recruitment; Training & Development Health, Safety & Security Implementation and Maintenance Show less

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  DMKN

  Mar 2025 - now

  Freelance Consultant