Quality Control Engineer

Curriculum Vitae

Of

Gha-kiem Simons

PERSONAL DETAILS PERSONAL SUMMARY

Gha-kiem Simons A highly efficient, methodical and talented quality engineer who has considerable D.O.B :21/02/1987 experience of development and implementing effective quality control processes Nationality: South African and structures in a manufacturing environment. Marital Status: Married Possessing a good understanding of the essentials for quality and safety coupled Driver’s License: Code 8(PRDP) with a basic background of customer service experience. Excellent quantitative and 103 Wolwedans crescent Belhar analytical skills to analyse and grade the quality of product produced in the Cape Town production plant

Cell No: 083*******

Email:**********@*****.***

Looking for a company which will challenge my problem-solving skills and allow me to continue to develop my knowledge and potential PERSONAL SKILLS WORK EXPERIENCE

Training of QC’s Manufacturing – Multi Construction Chemicals (May 2020-Nov 2024) Resign Quality Management System Quality/Product Technician Writing SOP’s A highly focused Quality Technician with over 10 years’ experience in the fast Writing WI paced chemical flooring industry with unmatched skills and techniques for this NCR Investigation industry

QC Inspections

AREA OF EXPERTISE Duties:

Research & Development Quality control and specification testing on all the company’s products and raw Formulating special customer material

colour requests Quality Audits of material as well as staff on following SOP’s Quality Control Perform tests on finished product to test conformity (e.g. Flow test, viscosity test, Inline Auditing setting time, hardness testing, colour testing) Scale Calibration Prepare concrete samples for crush test at PPC Pilot batches for new product Maintain lab equipment and factory scales calibration. Responsible for research and development (testing of new raw material) Colour matching samples for coatings

Control stock levels of the lab

Oversee lab operations, housekeeping and safety

Ensuring that all QA Tests are carried out on time and in full Monitoring and auditing of products to ensure high standards of quality Record keeping

Quality training

Writing of QMS/SOP’s/WI

Achievements

Writing of the company Quality Management System for ISO certification PERSONAL SKILLS WORK EXPERIENCE

Training of staff Packhouse Company – Always Fresh (Jan 2019-April 2020) Head hunted Working in accordance to Quality Supervisor

Pick n Pay specifications The process of evaluating the quality of vegetables produce to ensure they meet ISO 22000 certain standards given from the customer in order to meet their requirement. ISO 14001 This process involves assessing the vegetables' appearance, smell, taste, and FSSC 22000 texture

AREA OF EXPERTISE Duties:

Supervise Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality on the line . Quality Control Responsible for planning testing schedules in accordance with production scope SOP or delivery dates and ensuring that no tests/checks are missed. Auditing (Internals/ Intake/MRL's/Retention/Customer Complaints/Out-of-Spec products/Intake QC)

Non-conformance reporting of products or processes, with root cause analysis or quality trends.

Monitoring of Quality processes, team competencies and effectiveness of process controls.

Ordering of quality testing stock as per Testing plans and projected volumes. Ensure that final product quality complies to regulation and customer specifications to eliminate pallet rejections and quality comebacks. Ensure accurate and quality of reporting to production teams, producers and Quality and Compliance manager (internals/Intake/daily production/MRL's/Retention/Corrective Action Reports). Health and Safety – ensure quality control team follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures and adhere to all signages. Hygiene - ensure that all quality control areas are always clean and neat and that all hygiene protocols and rules are adhered.

Ensuring good communication on all levels (upwards and downwards) to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Ensure that quality staff are trained in the quality packhouse processes, standards and quality specifications through induction, toolbox talks and refresher training sessions when needed.

Achievements

Customer Audit compliance/Pass

KEY SKILLS AND COMPENTENCES

Training of new staff

Analyzing rejection reports and challenging when felt unfairly rejected Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-managed and also able to take charge in difficult situations Putting customer satisfaction first by ensuring quality is produced. PERSONAL SKILLS WORK EXPERIENCE

Training of staff Manufacturing Company – Rocla (Nov 2017-Nov 2018) Contract Working in accordance with Quality Assurance

SANS 676/677 & SANS 1294 Rigorous testing and quality control are essential to produce reliable, durable, and Toolbox Talks compliant concrete pipes, culverts, and manholes. By adhering to industry standards, employing advanced testing methods, and maintaining stringent QC processes, manufacturers can deliver products that perform under the most demanding conditions.

AREA OF EXPERTISE Duties:

Supervise Routine concrete inspection / testing Raw materials tests Pre-pour form and steel Quality Control inspection Concrete batching, mixing, and placement Post-pour inspection Familiar Testing Methods with specifications

Auditing Design and verification of concrete mix for evaluate repairs and implementation Calibration of equipment Advanced knowledge of specifications, standard indices, test methods, and shop drawings

Cement: Verified for fineness, strength, and setting time. Aggregates: Checked for gradual, cleanliness, and strength. Admixtures: Tested for compatibility and efficacy. Designed for optimal strength, workability, and durability. Trial mixes are tested to ensure the target properties are achieved. Inspected for proper placement, spacing, and welding. Material certification ensures compliance with standards. Monitored to ensure even distribution of concrete and proper compaction. Controlled curing conditions (temperature, humidity) to achieve desired strength. Random sampling of finished products for strength, dimensional accuracy, and water tightness

Hand Tools: Tape measure, verniers, straight edge, Elco meter/cover meter ect Achievements

Third Part-Certification Board Audits

TUV Rheinland Akademie Gmbh, Product Mark Scheme, Process and System Audit/Pass

ISO 9001:2015 Process and System Audit/Pass

KEY SKILLS AND COMPENTENCES

5 why analysis

Non-conformance reports

Have strong analytical and problem solving skills

Self-managed and also able to take lead on projects Putting customer satisfaction first by ensuring quality is produced. PERSONAL SKILLS WORK EXPERIENCE

Ability to train Manufacturing Company – Jinko Solar (April 2014-Mar 2017) Retrenched Attention to detail Quality Assurance Engineer

Working according to SOP Provides statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing 5S implementation methods and samples. Supervising all regulatory compliance and helping to enforce quality assurance policies.

AREA OF EXPERTISE Duties:

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality and compliance target. Quality Management Monitoring and auditing of products to ensure high standards of quality. Quality Assurance Ensuring products comply with legislation and quality assurance codes. Quality Control Ensuring that all QA Tests are carried out on time and in full. Quality Objectives & Delivering presentations to an audience of Manager Level within the business. Targets Provide weekly and monthly reports to senior managers on performance. Auditing Identify training needs and recommendations to improve customer experience. Calibration of equipment Keeping quality documentation up to date. Making sure that all QA records, data & information are available to managers. Arranging the repair of any QA / related equipment that is malfunctioning. Working with various tools such as tape measures, verniers, go no-go gauge

,micrometres and designing and making of various jigs Ensuring non-conforming products are identified and placed on restriction. Assist with inline audits

Giving specialist quality assurance advice to the company departments as required. Responsible for the review and update of the programme quality plans. Awareness of regulatory requirement and customer service expectations. Ensuring activities in the quality plan are carried out. Coordinating the investigation of customer complaints. Preparing and analysing information for the purpose of Management Review. Responsible to Quality Team leaders and Quality operators Set up a new QC Laboratory from scratch, developing various sampling, testing and measuring methods for various processes, equipment and products Managed sections including Incoming Raw Materials, Laboratory, Finished Goods Warehouse and Quality Management System.

Involved in Quality System Standards portfolios including QMS (ISO 9001) Conduct quarterly Internal Audits based on ISO 9001 Managed and reviewed Quality Control Plans (PFMEA) Assisted in all Customer Audits including Conergy, Juwi and CEA, Solar QC, IBC and OST Energy

Assisted in all Product Certification Bodies(UL,TUV Nord,TUV Rheinland and DQS) Supervised and training of all employees on SOP’s and related issues Achievements

Second Part-Supplier/Customer Audits

Conergy, EST Energy

IBC (Germany)

JUWI (South Africa)

OST Energy (South Africa)

CEA(China)

Conergy (Germany)

E-ON (Germany)

Supplied the above with 100% quality and service level products. Third Part-Certification Board Audits

TUV Rheinland Akademie Gmbh, Product Mark Scheme, Process and System Audit/Pass

TUV Nord, Product Mark Scheme and Process/Pass

DQS-UL South Africa, System Audit /Pass

CEA (Clean Energy Associates),Product and Process/Pass SGS, System and Product Audit/Solar Module Fire Rating/Pass ISO 9001-2008 compliance/Pass

KEY SKILLS AND COMPENTENCES

Fish bone

Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

5 why analysis

8D reports

Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control)

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Bottleneck analysis, Gemba real place,Kaizen continuous improvement KPI,

(OEE) equipment effectiveness (availability, performance and quality),PDCA, Poka-Yoke error proofing, Root cause analysis,

SMART (specific, measurable,attainable, relevance and time specifics), Standardize work, Takt time, visual management.

PERSONAL SKILLS WORK EXPERIENCE

Resin and urethane colour Manufacturing Company – Technical Finishes (Jan 2007-Mar 2014) Growth matching without machines Quality Lab Supervisor

Waste control & material usage A highly focused lab supervisor with over 7 years’ experience in the House Keeping manufacturing of high performance, Technically advanced, Durable, Hygienic, HACCP Compliant wall and flooring systems. Consisting of concrete and cement based products as well as epoxies and urethanes.

AREA OF EXPERTISE Duties:

Research & Development Testing of incoming raw material (eg cement, sand, lime, calcium carbonates, Formulating special customer varies fillers)

colour requests Quality Audits of material as well as staff on following SOP’s Quality Control Perform tests on finished product to test conformity(eg. Flow test, viscosity test, Inline Auditing setting time, hardness testing, colour testing) Scale Calibration Prepare concrete samples for crush test at PPC Pilot batches for new product Maintain lab equipment and factory scales calibration. Responsible for research and development (testing of new raw material) Colour matching samples for coatings

Control stock levels of the lab

Team up with the Technical Manager to close up customer complaints Oversee lab operations, housekeeping and safety

Ensuring that all QA Tests are carried out on time and in full Monitoring and auditing of products to ensure high standards of quality Record keeping

Quality training

Achievements

ISO 9001-2008 Lab compliance/Pass

KEY SKILLS AND COMPENTENCES

Able to work to a high degree of detail even when priorities have changed. Excellent Excel and PowerPoint knowledge to create graphs/presentations. Have strong analytical and problem solving skills

Self-managed and also able to take lead on projects, Target driven

Putting customer satisfaction first by ensuring quality is produced. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Preliminary Quality Control

Intermediate Quality Control

Advanced Quality Control

ISO 9000:2001

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Chemical Operations NQF 1 – NQF 2

CHIETA

Paint Chemistry

SAPMA

First Aid Level 1

Risk Training Solutions

TRAINING

Supervisor Training

Mind Magic Consulting

Middle Managment Training

Jinko International Business School (Shangrao China) COMPUTER LITERACY

Pastel Accounting System

Database Management –Microsoft Excel (Proficient)

Word processing – Microsoft Word (Proficient)

Presentations – Microsoft PowerPoint (Proficient)

REFERENCES

Multi Construction Chemicals

Managing Director

Christopher Combrink

Cell +27(0) 72 437 6277

Allways Fresh

Quality Manager

Naomi

Cell +27(0) 74 516 2463

Head of Technical

Danie Haumann

Cell +27(0) 76 335 1455

Rocla

Foreman

Renier van der Westhuizen

Tel +27(0) 11 670 7600

Cell +27(0) 82 480 4271

Jinko Solar

Technical Manager

Shorayi Chataurwa

Tel +27(0) 21 202 1674

Cell +27(0) 83 261 3851

Email: *******@**********.***

Technical Finishes

Technical Manager

Sean van Schalkwyk

Tel +27(0) 21 535 4455

Cell +27(0) 83 406 4223

Email: **************@*****************.***

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