Ntsikayomzi Kennedy Manona

Ntsikayomzi kennedy manona

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  • About me

    Process/ Quality Engineering Manager at G.U.D. HOLDINGS PTY LTD

  • Education

    • Rr college, nmmu & varsity college

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      Diploma mechanical & electrical engineering diploma & projects management
    • Strelitzia high

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    • National laboratory association - south africa (nla)

      2013 - 2013
      Certificate of competence intro to measurement, method validation, report & porcedure writing, uncertainty of measurement
  • Experience

    • Grupo antolin

      Nov 2007 - Jan 2011
      Project / process engineer

      Project management by making use of Project Management Systems and as specified by the customer.Liaise with customers, suppliers and project team on issues such as: 1. Feasibility studies, Quotations, Timing plans, Project team nomination2. Concept validation, Supplier nomination, Validation, and launching. 3. Manufacturing of molding tools, checking fixtures, cutting nests, jigs, dunnages and carriers.Tool validation.Material orders and conducting trialsProject commissioning / handoverContributing and providing assistance to a project’s scope, life cycle activities and the effective execution of a project plan.Supporting the implementation of a project plan.Performing administrative duties related to a project, for example, documentation, meetings and workshops.Contributing to financial issues related to cost budgets.Supporting procurement duties related to a project.Supervising a project team.Implementing a range of procedures and systems related to development, technical projects.Material Utilization monitoring and corrections. Analyze material usage as per BOM and draft action plans where necessary. Material process flow monitoring and improvements. Implement Line balancing techniques. Drafting of technical Data Sheets. Implementation of Housekeeping and Safety Standards. Implement effective document controls and filing systems. Analyze working conditions and suggest improvements. Update all engineering documentation and Technical data sheets for Raw materials. Analyze material handling equipment for effectiveness.Implement method studies to salvage non-conforming materials.Liaise with production; technical personnel and suppliers on process related aspects as well as general informative communication with regards to projects on hand. Show less

    • Lear corporation

      Feb 2011 - Oct 2011
      Manufacturing engineer

      Process sheets / Labor minutes review, Process flow diagram, DFMEA review, PFMEA, Harness design analysis/ Generation of DFM, Initial production plan - Calculate headcount requirements, Calculate achievable efficiency targets.Material handling identification.Pegboard review - Preparation of a nominal sample harness, Component pigtail preparation, Calculate ECF, Fixture orientation and tooling identification, determine board size.Build sequence generation.Master board generation & certification - Dimensional release data sheet, Board duplication.Circuit/Tube length evaluation. Cell lay-out proposal generation and review, Ramp up plan, Cost study calculation, Line Set-up - Process highlights/labels generation, Line/Cell Lay-out, PFMEA walkthrough, Line parameters generation, Resolve certification issues.Line operator certification / practice Build - Training of operators.Time studies validation - Line balancing, Cycle time vs. TAKT time generation.Build sequence finalization.Final breakdown and final breakdown meeting/Final production planning.Line readiness checklist completion, Line start and follow-up.Run @Rate calculation / Production capacity plan. Show less

    • Dynamic automotive systems

      Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
      Process / project engineer

      Projects Responsibility:- Compile operator/ process instructions,a process parameters also ensuring conforming product to customer plant. Visual aids are in place at stations. Process-flow charts. Pilot build process. Training of operators. Compiling BOMs. Implementation of engineering changes. APQP process lead. Ensuring compliance to ISO and other relevant quality standards.Process Responsibility:- Establish and maintain Control Plans, FMEA’s and Process Charts. Assist with daily production issues.Jigs and Fixtures:- Have a good understanding of the functioning of the various jigs and fixtures. Some knowledge of tool-room practices and jig maintenance.RFQ Processes:- Assist in the compilation of RFQ and provide marketing department with relevant information towards quoting for prospective new business.MDWT:- Daily participation in MDW programs.Continuous Iprovements:- Involvement in continuous improvement programs. Generate and implement cost saving initiatives. Problem Solving, CAR’s and Customer complaints:- Quick response to CAR’s. Active involvement with problem solving. Quick response to customer complaints. Show less

    • Linder + wiemann r.s.a.

      Jan 2014 - Oct 2015
      Lead project engineer

      Commissioning of Spray & Dip Pre-treatment & E-Coat plants for RG Brose, Benteler & MBSA. 6 months stand in Quality Manager.

    • Benteler engineering

      Nov 2015 - Apr 2017
      Resident quality engineer

      Ensuring smooth operations between supplier (Benteler & L+W) to customer (MBSA) operations as to Quality and Logistical related aspects.

    • G.u.d. holdings pty ltd

      May 2017 - May 2024
      • Process/ Quality Engineering Manager

        Sept 2020 - May 2024
      • Manufacturing Engineer

        Dec 2019 - Sept 2020
      • Quality Engineering Manager

        May 2017 - Sept 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Vda 6.3 - qualification for process auditor

      Encona
      May 2021
    • 1st/2nd party auditor qualification: iatf 16949:2016

      Encona
      Dec 2017
    • Qualification as a product auditor vda 6.5

      Encona
      Apr 2021
    • Product safety representative (psb) in the automotive industry

      Encona
      Jul 2017