RAPHAEL KAKOMWE
Carramar,Australia
Summary
I am a detail-oriented and organized person with sound knowledge on mechanical design. Competent to perform Finite Element Analysis and use of computer aided design utilizing Solid Works and other software. A collaborative, supportive and extremely hard-working associate who demonstrates a high standard of professionalism. Practices a strong understanding on evaluating concept designs based on the design constraints and criteria, with a passion for new product development, problem solving and exceeding expectations. Assures proper interpretation of design specifications and drawings and of instruction and operation manuals. Strong analytical thinking and communication capabilities, and an excellent team player, keen on listening, learning, and shows passion and commitment to given tasks. Takes ownership of learning, set targets and insists on intellectual integrity. Seeking to leverage professional qualifications, collective skills and abilities in team support to the achievement of organizational goals. Furthermore, continually welcomes new challenges, and meeting them resourcefully, creatively and imaginatively to expand skills and expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technologists
Metric Industries
Perth, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Manufacters and Suppliers of all types of fencing products, Fabrication and steel supplies
- Operating and programming rolling machines which are used to manufacture fencing components which include fence post, fence, and fencing sheets
- Operating overhead crane which used to load steal coil onto the rolling machines
- Receiving goods from suppliers and organising storage
- Preparing and dispatching finished products to various customers
- Dealing with day-to-day clients who come to purchase products
- Checking, monitoring and reporting defects on machinery like forklifts, rolling machines and general maintenance
- Maintaining workshop cleanliness and reporting workshop hazards
Engineering Technologists
Deven Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
Harare
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Engineering drawing for buses and trucks Chassis and Frames using Auto Cad and Solid works design software
- Establishing loading conditions and carrying out engineering calculations on Stress and Fatigue
- Works as a Team leader in the workshop explaining design specifications to the fabrication team, which includes Welders, Auto Electricians and Mechanics
- Preparing Cost Estimates of materials and Procurement
- Materials selection to meet customer specifications
- Identifying and implementing new manufacturing methods and incorporating computer technologies into our manufacturing process
- Planning production schedule, improving efficiency and implementing cost reducing measures
- Managing day to day productions lines, scheduling and performing routine machinery maintenance
- Ensuring health and safety standards are followed in the workshop in compliance with the industry standards
- Performing extra general duties in the workshop
solid works Designer CNC Programmer (Intern Trainee)
Proformance Motorsport (Pvt) Ltd.
Perth
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Maintains cleanliness of Workshop and equipment
- Conducting Solid Works Designing CNC machining Operations
- Finite Element Analysis
- Assisted in designing differentials for off-road racing trucks and suspension components
- Assisted with finite element analysis of suspension components, e.g
- Tie rod ends, wishbone, control arms, stabilizing bars
- Ensured designs and manufactured components meet the Australian standards in terms of safety and they meet required life cycle to customer satisfaction
- Checking materials for defects
- Conducted a static bending test and measured the deflection of the scaffold plank according to Australian Standards
- Performed Tensile test to provide details of Yield strength, ultimate tensile strength or breaking force to client
Education
Bachelors of Technology - Motorsports
Edith Cowan University Western Australia
01.2018
Diploma Science Engineering -
Perth Institute of Business Technology
01.2013
High risk licence -
Skills
- A good grasp of mechanical and structural design
- Proactive and willing to take on new challenges
- Works effectively under pressure
- Good time management skills, and high work ethics
- Can easily adapt, flexibly to new situations requiring new ways of thinking
- Positive contributor to team participation
- Focused, methodical with good analytical skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent technical knowledge and computer skills
- The ability to analyse and interpret data
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly proficient:
- Microsoft Office- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Microsoft, PowerPoint
- Engineering Project Management
- Designing Software: SolidWorks, Ansys Workbench, Motec, Matlab
References
- James, Hillman, Fabrication Foreman, Metric Industries, 18 Mandurin Road, Maddington, WA, 6109
- Smuyambo@devenengineering.com, +263775003733, Deven Engineering (pvt) ltd., 5 BARKING ROAD WILLOWVALE, HARARE, ZIMBABWE, MR SIMON MUYAMBO TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CONTANCT:
- Kachidza@yahoo.com, +263785443701, MR TATENDA KACHIDZA HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER CONTACT:
Affiliations
Engineers Australia Member
Timeline
Engineering Technologists
Metric Industries
05.2022 - Current
Engineering Technologists
Deven Engineering (Pvt) Ltd
04.2019 - 04.2022
solid works Designer CNC Programmer (Intern Trainee)
Proformance Motorsport (Pvt) Ltd.
01.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelors of Technology - Motorsports
Edith Cowan University Western Australia
Diploma Science Engineering -
Perth Institute of Business Technology
High risk licence -
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