Bantu Tom

Experience

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  Volkswagen SA

  Jul 2009 - Sept 2009

  Mechanical Engineering Student

  •Identify and eliminate non-conforming products on the production lines.•Prepare QPR’s & CPAR’s for suppliers and customers.•Discuss Control Plan, PFMEA and Process flow.•Fault finding on production lines and eliminating the rework rate.•Assist any person where possible in root cause analysis – Follow up on all corrective actions are sufficiently communicated.•Prepare weekly and monthly Quality reports( e.g. PPM, rework and scrap)•Applying Visual aids and work instructions on production lines•Conduct necessary training to production operators.•Inspect and test the product as required by documented procedures and audit plans.•Ensure that products not conforming to specified requirements are prevented from unintended use. •Ensure that all reworked products/material meet the specified requirements, if they do not then such must be rejected or scrapped.•Control all non-conforming raw materials received by ensuring that such materials are immediately placed in the bonding area and that the correct documentation is completed to secure adequate follow-up.•Ensure that any corrective or preventative action taken to eliminate the causes of actual or potential non-conformances.•Ensure that relevant information on actions taken is submitted for management review.•Ensure that products are handled in such a way that damage or deterioration is prevented•Physical check products on production lines mainly push in lines.•Guide Quality Data Capturers.•Investigation into customer concerns•Monitoring SPC•Lead G8D’s and reporting on the closing out of G8D action items and phases•Monitoring containment and preventative actions•Monitoring internal customer PPM•Closure of customer audit findings Show less

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  Eberspaecher

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2018

  - Performs regular audits (covering all shifts) to ensure respect of the standardized work by the operators - Create and update the inspection instructions according to the control plan (e.g. final inspection instructions, 1st off instruction) - Archive all quality records in accordance with the control plan (1st off inspection, etc.) - Support the production line responsible in the implementation of the Quality Basics (train, implement, track, alert in case of deviation etc.) - Active participation in the problem solving process (QPS) and sustain the rigorous application of the method - Authority to stop non-conforming product and production and immediate escalation to the Plant Quality Manager - Approve the work instructions on the production lines and thus ensure that all necessary inspections are included, the necessary time is allocated in the standardized work sheets - Ensures the respect of the ISO/TS 16949 requirements within the dedicated production area - Ensure measuring equipment meets requirements (e.g. R&R study, etc) - Ensure the respect of the control plan (including re-qualification) - Ensure that the quality indicators are well tracked by the line responsible for the lines and initiates corrective actions and follow-up in case of deviation Show less •Identify and eliminate non-conforming products on the production lines.•Work for Quality department with the Quality assurance related towards customer satisfaction •Prepare QPR’s and CPAR’s for suppliers and customers.•Discuss Control Plan, PFMEA and Process flow.•Fault finding on production lines and eliminating the rework rate.•Assist any person where possible in root cause analysis – Follow up on all corrective actions are sufficiently communicated.•Prepare weekly and monthly Quality reports( e.g. PPM, rework and scrap)•Applying Visual aids and work instructions on production lines•Conduct necessary training to production operators.•Inspect and test the product as required by documented procedures and audit plans.•Ensure that products not conforming to specified requirements are prevented from unintended use. Such a material must be separated (where practical), identified, evaluated, documented and the disposition determined. •Ensure that all reworked products/material meet the specified requirements, if they do not then such must be rejected or scrapped.•Control all non-conforming raw materials received by ensuring that such materials are immediately placed in the bonding area and that the correct documentation is completed to secure adequate follow-up.•Ensure that any corrective or preventative action taken to eliminate the causes of actual or potential non-conformances.•Ensure that relevant information on actions taken is submitted for management review.•Ensure that products are handled in such a way that damage or deterioration is prevented.•Physical check products on production lines mainly push in lines.•Guide Quality Data Capturers.•Investigation into customer concerns•Monitoring SPC•Lead G8D’s and reporting on the closing out of G8D action items and phases•Monitoring containment and preventative actions•Monitoring internal customer PPM•Closure of customer audit findings Show less

  • Quality Assurance Engineer

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2018

  • Quality Technician

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2014
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  Volkswagen Group Africa

  Jan 2019 - now

  • Manage absenteeism and balance labour.• Control and maintain quality standards.• Meet production schedule OPR.• Control scrap and rework.• Handling of complaints and the development and advancements of people• Controlling the adherence to procedures and instructions and guidelines• Abiding by the Company Code of Conduct and enforcing it• Responsible for department safety and housekeeping (i.e. issue PPE and adhere to safety standards)• Monitoring recurring defects by putting in place proper containment and initiate corrective action plans.• Assist in setting objectives and priorities for Group Leaders• To assist with coaching/training of hourly rated employees in technical aspects relating to production, in order to assist in the development.• To assist in repair areas with technical knowledge, know-how and coaching on how to repair faulty units, to reduce the number of off-line units.• Reports reason for losses and recommend corrective action.• Appraising and controlling performance behavior.• Participate in daily production and audit meetings. Show less - Responsible for the Assembly Product Role with a mandate to investigate and resolve product and process deviations.- Analyze and close-out Final Vehicle Audit findings.- Implement corrective actions to improve overall Quality, DRR and reduce reworks.- Set, monitor and optimize fitment relevant fixtures and gauges.- Develop new gauges.- Develop and propose product and proces changes for series production continuous improvement.- Develop and implement controlled reworks to non-conforming parts.- Prepare and present product and process problems with detailed physical analysis and corrective actions to Top Management forums Show less · Responsible for the introduction of new models and model year changes through VFF Build as well as to ensure that a vehicle is delivered consistently and according to the required KONZERN quality levels and meets the customers’ expectations throughout the life cycle of the product.· Coordinating Pre-Series build in liaison with supporting departments· Supporting of Pre-Series / O-Series and SOP build phases relevant to facility functionality, dimensional improvements, quality improvements and project related problem with special reference to the manufacturing and preparation of special vehicles which may include Motorshow and Press Vehicles· Investigating build / audit related problems (root cause analysis, establishment and implementation of corrective actions)· Supporting Production and Quality in achieving quality targets (Dimensional targets / Body Shop / BIW audits / Final Vehicle audit)· Identifying and monitoring of critical build processes in order to achieve build consistency and quality· Manufacturing and implementing, in liaison with Process Engineer, of Prototype Facilities as required to improve build processes· Participating in project teams for new model introductions / Production engineering changes / localization of sub-assemblies, fitment trials and sign-off for trim part introductions· Providing feedback in the form of written and visual presentations on corrective actions at Management Reviews· Understanding and analyzing Measuring Reports/ Quirls· Issuing detailed reports on investigations· Managing of problem sheets (Raising and Follow-up) Show less · Responsible for the introduction of new models and model year changes through VFF Build as well as to ensure that a vehicle is delivered consistently and according to the required KONZERN quality levels and meets the customers’ expectations throughout the life cycle of the product.· Coordinating Pre-Series build in liaison with supporting departments· Supporting of Pre-Series / O-Series and SOP build phases relevant to facility functionality, dimensional improvements, quality improvements and project related problem with special reference to the manufacturing and preparation of special vehicles which may include Motorshow and Press Vehicles· Investigating build / audit related problems (root cause analysis, establishment and implementation of corrective actions)· Supporting Production and Quality in achieving quality targets (Dimensional targets / Body Shop / BIW audits / Final Vehicle audit)· Identifying and monitoring of critical build processes in order to achieve build consistency and quality· Manufacturing and implementing, in liaison with Process Engineer, of Prototype Facilities as required to improve build processes· Participating in project teams for new model introductions / Production engineering changes / localization of sub-assemblies, fitment trials and sign-off for trim part introductions· Providing feedback in the form of written and visual presentations on corrective actions at Management Reviews· Understanding and analyzing Measuring Reports/ Quirls· Issuing detailed reports on investigations· Managing of problem sheets (Raising and Follow-up) Show less

  • Acting Final Assembly Production Supervisor

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Pilot Hall Engineer - Assembly

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Final Assembly Product Engineer

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2023

  • Pilot Hall Engineer

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019