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Zamavundle Bokveld

@zamavundlebokveld

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Results-driven R&D and Project Engineer with 9 years of experience.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement in R&D.

I am a results-driven R&D and Project Engineer with over 9 years of experience in research and development, project management, and product industrialization. My expertise lies in translating innovative concepts into scalable products through cross-functional collaboration. I have a strong background in process improvement, testing methodology development, and product validation, which has allowed me to enhance productivity and profitability in my previous roles.

Currently, I am completing my Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on Non-destructive Testing techniques for industrial inkjet print heads. I hold certifications in Advanced Project Management and Data Science, which complement my engineering skills. My passion for continuous improvement drives me to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration between industry and academia to tackle complex engineering challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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R&D Print Head Engineer

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Nutec Digital Inks

Dec 2014 - Present (10 years 6 months)

Led dedicated R&D engineering laboratories for digital inkjet printing technologies, spearheading the design and implementation of advanced industrial inkjet printing systems. Developed and validated new product technical data sheets and testing standards, improving defect diagnosis and implementing root-cause analysis techniques.

Digital Inkjet Printing Industrial Inkjet Printing Systems Product Development Root Cause Analysis Project Management

Student Assistant & Teaching Assistant

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Aug 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Supported students and faculty with project execution and laboratory work, ensuring smooth operations and effective learning environments. Assisted in various academic and research initiatives, contributing to the overall success of departmental projects.

Engineering Intern

Sonnendal Dairies CC

Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year)

Designed and implemented a preventive maintenance system to optimize operational efficiency. Acted as a design project team leader, effectively managing timelines and team outputs to ensure project success.

Project Management Design Management Team Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Currently completing a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering degree on the use of Non-destructive Testing techniques for diagnosing and developing preventative measures for industrial inkjet print heads.