Mike Kemboi
Hallam,VIC
Summary
Hands-on Design Engineer with three years of industry experience across product design, manufacturing support, reliability engineering, and production optimisation. Proven ability to translate real-world operational issues into robust mechanical design improvements, with strong expertise in CAD, DFM/DFA, prototyping, jigs & fixtures, root-cause analysis, and ERP-driven manufacturing workflows. Collaborative engineer experienced working closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver reliable, serviceable, and cost-effective hardware products.
Production engineering professional with comprehensive experience in optimizing manufacturing processes and improving operational efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting, process design, and quality control, ensuring high standards are maintained. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable results in dynamic environments. Renowned for problem-solving abilities and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Engineer
mLight Group
Victoria, Australia
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Lead mechanical design improvements for LED luminaires, housings, inserts, brackets, and assemblies, focusing on reliability, ease of assembly, serviceability, and cost reduction
- Own CAD models, assemblies, technical drawings, tolerances, and BOMs using SolidWorks and ERP systems
- Design and implement manufacturing jigs and fixtures to improve repeatability, safety, and assembly efficiency
- Conduct root-cause failure analysis on field and production issues; implement fast, shippable corrective actions
- Support DFM/DFA reviews, supplier interactions, and first-article inspections
- Collaborate daily with manufacturing, electrical, quality, and operations teams to close the loop between design and production
- Apply Lean Six Sigma methods to reduce defects, improve MTBF, and streamline assembly workflows
- Key impact: Improved assembly reliability, reduced rework, and strengthened production consistency across multiple product lines.
Reliability Engineer
The Coca-Cola Company
Moorabbin, VIC
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Investigated mechanical failures across production equipment using RCA, FMEA, and reliability metrics
- Supported design modifications and maintenance strategies to improve uptime, safety, and serviceability
- Worked closely with maintenance and engineering teams to translate operational issues into engineering solutions
- Contributed to data-driven decision-making using failure trends and performance metrics
Design & Production Engineer
Eldoret Farm Machinery
Kenya
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Designed mechanical components, frames, sheet-metal parts, and assemblies for agricultural machinery
- Produced manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and fabrication documentation
- Worked hands-on with machining, welding, assembly, and rework in a workshop environment
- Supported prototyping, testing, and iterative design improvements based on field performance
- Liaised directly with fabricators and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and quality
Graduate Mechanical & Production Engineer (Internship)
Chebut Tea Factory (KTDA)
Kenya
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted in equipment maintenance, mechanical inspections, and process improvements
- Gained foundational exposure to industrial machinery, safety systems, and production operations
Education
Master of Mechanical Engineering -
RMIT University And Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
AustraliaMaster of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Eldoret
Eldoret, Kenya12-2020
Skills
- Mechanical Design & Product Development
- CAD: SolidWorks (Advanced), Fusion 360, Onshape (working knowledge)
- Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFM/DFA)
- Prototyping: 3D Printing, Manual Workshop Tools, Assembly & Rework
- Jigs, Fixtures & Assembly Aids
- Mechanical Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis (RCA, FMEA)
- Sheet Metal & CNC-Machined Parts Design
- Tolerancing, GD&T & Technical Drawings
- ERP Systems & BOM Management (Ostendo ERP, MEX)
- Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement
- Cross-functional Collaboration (Mechanical, Electrical, Software)
- Production planning
- Team collaboration
- Failure mode and effects analysis
- Production management
- Manufacturing processes
- Root-cause analysis
- ISO standards
- Process automation
- Finite element analysis
Accomplishments
- Achieved timely delivery of tasks through effectively helping with production planning in mLight PTY Ltd
- Achieved Polar Diffuser-clamping on the saws by completing designing profile clamps with accuracy and efficiency at mLight PTY Ltd
- Collaborated with team of 11 members in the development of RO water skid for monster drink production at Coca Cola
- Documented and resolved preventive maintenance which led to proper identification of critical failures and effective asset management at Coca Cola
- Supervised team of 15 staff members at Eldoret Farm Machinery
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Engineering Design & CAD (SolidWorks)
- Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (Applied)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Production Engineer
mLight Group
07.2025 - 12.2025
Reliability Engineer
The Coca-Cola Company
07.2023 - 12.2023
Design & Production Engineer
Eldoret Farm Machinery
12.2019 - 06.2022
Graduate Mechanical & Production Engineer (Internship)
Chebut Tea Factory (KTDA)
05.2017 - 09.2017
Master of Mechanical Engineering -
RMIT University And Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Eldoret