Overijse, Flemish Region, Belgium
Working at Toyota Motor Europe- Belgium from November 2019 to current 2018 Graduated with Executive Management Development Programme (EMDP) through University of Stellenbosch (Programme conducted in Cape town) 2015 Graduated with Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP) through University of Stellenbosch (USB) 2014 Appointed as Senior Manager - Regional Product Development 2013 Appointed as Acting Senior Manager of Body Engineering 2012 Engineering Company Leader for TSAM Low Cost Corolla Project 2011 Appointed as Manager of Body Interior Dept 2008 Japanese Language Proficiency Exam: Pass Level 3 2008 Inter company transferee in Toyota Motor Corporation Japan (2 years) 2007 Graduated with Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering 2006 Chosen to participate in first Toyota Business Practice (TBP) Course at Toyota South Africa Motors. Presented the final A3 report to CEO. 2005 Selected to participate in two long-term assignments in Toyota Motor Corporation Japan Technical Center – Upper Body Design 2004 Represented Interior Trim at Checking Fixture Activity in Thailand for Hilux Minor Facelift project 2003 Appointed as Principal Engineer 2002 Completed 2 Year Training Programme at Toyota South Africa Motors 2000 Graduated with National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Responsible for Design Quality Process within R&D Lead R&D’s activity for quick resolution of field issues. • Keep R&D engineers awareness on the importance of quality by setting up regular quality events. • Organise regular trainings in R&D for Toyota quality-related design methods. • Support the vehicle project leaders to make a vehicle project quality plan, taking into account the latest improved processes.
Responsible for Design Quality Process within R&D Lead R&D’s activity for quick resolution of field issues. • Keep R&D engineers awareness on the importance of quality by setting up regular quality events. • Organise regular trainings in R&D for Toyota quality-related design methods. • Support the vehicle project leaders to make a vehicle project quality plan, taking into account the latest improved processes.
Senior Manager (Regional Product Development) • Design & Development of Unique Local Components for Global & Regional Projects on Hilux, Corolla, Quest, Quantum & Hino Trucks • Target based cost reduction activities on Local models (VA/VE) o Manage staff effectively to meet development project milestones within Body Exterior, Interior, Electrical and Chassis Department. o Study Sales and Marketing requests and conduct Front loading and benchmarking for design feasibility o Collaboration with local Suppliers for component development o Internal design team meetings with Purchasing, Quality, Logistics o Approval of Drawings prior to production preparation o Parts cost reduction activities o Investigation and resolution of design related problems in conjunction with Toyota headquarters o Top Management meeting presentation on Project and Cost reduction Status – up to CEO level o Forecasting and Budgets for Financial Year o Strategic departmental alignment to Company Hoshin (Key Objectives) o Young engineer development, Graduate Trainee & Staff Mentorship o Strategic resource calculation and planning o Staff skills development programme strategy planning o Planning of Mid to Long term Activities o Maintaining ISO standards o Communication with other Toyota affiliates to enhance global collaboration
Acting Senior Manager (Body Engineering) Duties: • Production launch of Hilux Minor Facelift & Production Preparation of Next Generation Corolla o Manage staff to ensure localization activities within Body Interior and Exterior Department meet the given Development Project key milestones. o Forecasting and Budgets for Financial Year o Graduate Trainee & Staff Mentorship o Reply to Company Product Briefs o Participate and give guidance at engineer drawing reviews o Strategic reallocation of resources and review of Work Methods o Planning of Mid to Long term Activities o Business Trip to Japan for new Hilux proposal discussion o Design Review of Post Production Parts o Set KPI and review team performances
Manager – Body Interior Engineering Duties: • Production launch of Corolla & Quantum SKD, design review for 640A o Track and Monitor Component Localization Progress o Plan on short to mid-term activity through KI o Conduct Technical Reviews with Upper Management o Mentoring of Staff o Drive Cost reduction Activities to meet targets o Review Suppliers Proposals, Engineering changes, judge and follow implementation o Global design communication between Japan, Thailand and Australia o Led the Engineering aspects of the low cost Corolla Project which was TSAM Unique Project (awarded by TMC to encourage TSAM self reliance) o Visit Suppliers to identify Cost reduction ideas o Participate in benchmarking activities to realize Cost saving ideas o Review of engineering changes prior to issuing to engineer for implementation o Human resource development
Design Project: Minor change for North America Corolla and TMUK Auris Duties: • Design of Rear Mudguard, RR energy Absorber Pad and other small surrounding parts from concept (K4) to Goshi Hand Over • Reporting design condition to group managers and upper management • Controlling development schedule within overall project deadlines • Cost tracking and reporting to group and project managers • Negotiation of: o Vehicle structure with related design departments o Manufacturing requirements with suppliers o Manufacturing and appearance items with styling o Performance items with evaluation group and suppliers o Assembly and quality items with production engineering o Open issues with project managers and chief engineer • Regulation check and evidence archiving for all destinations and variations • Attendance of Vehicle CV at Kantou Auto works in Higashi Fuji • Acquired Body Catia License • Achieved JLPT Level 3 – Japanese Language
•Responsible for development and localization of Interior plastic components and press parts (Garnishes, Scuff Plates, Instrument Panel, R/F I/P) in various manufacturing processes eg, Injection molding, Blow Molding, Blank-form and Pierce on Press parts for 692N IMV (Hilux) and 133L (Corolla) Project. •Co-ordinated and managed component evaluation with local and overseas test houses. •Managed and lead the activities of Plastics team within the department. •Attended TSAM Checking Fixture Activity in Thailand and Japan for Hilux and Corolla - assessed local parts quality, fitment and accuracy, technical discussion with designer. •Worked in TMC Technical Center for 6 months (Engineer Despatch Programme) on 133L Corolla project - Conducted design and development on RR fender liner, gathered technical information, followed Design study requests to closure. •Was chosen as RE (Resident Engineer) for Hilux facelift Project - assessed local parts quality and vehicle fitment. •Selected as 1of 15 people within Toyota to participate in first Toyota Business Practice (TBP) Course at TSAM. Presented final A3 report to CEO of TSAM.