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Henry Matthews is a seasoned engineer with expertise in engineering design, CNC machining, lean manufacturing, and 3D drafting. He has worked as a multidisciplinary CAD operator/draughtsman, project engineer, and tool design engineer, with experience in various industries including manufacturing, plastics, and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Africa and has completed certifications in project management and 5S continuous improvement. Henry has worked in various roles, including multidisciplinary CAD operator/draughtsman, project engineer, and tool design engineer, with experience in various industries including manufacturing, plastics, and construction. He has also worked as a day and short-term trader, head of national distribution, and short-term rental interior photographer.

Credentials

  • Project Management Foundations Short Course
    University of Cape Town
    Nov, 2014
    - May, 2026
  • American Society of Manufacturing Engineers Training
    Precision Press (Pty) Ltd Training Centre and TRACC, Cape Town
    Jan, 2014
    - May, 2026
  • The Toyota Way of Manufacturing - 2011-2014 5S Continuous Improvement Training
    Precision Press (Pty) Ltd Training Centre and TRACC, Cape Town
    Jan, 2014
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Matthews' CAD Draughtsman Consultant
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Multidisciplinary CAD Operator/Draughtsman, Owner
      • Jan 2020 - Present
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

      • Work with design engineers on machine and product design / improvements• Detailing of engineering parts and assemblies, mechanical, electrical, and general industrial applications• Draughting of new and existing designs• Draughting of plant layouts• Scheduling reviews with design clients to obtain design and drawing approvals• Maintaining and updating bills of materials

  • The Brand Hannah
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Head of National Distribution
      • Jul 2020 - Present
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

      • Pack and assure quality control of complex sets of hygiene products• Arrange shipping locations, times and date with couriers• Stock-take and incoming stock orders, ensuring product availability• Provide customer care

  • Self Employed
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Day and Short Term Trader
      • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

      • Market research• Global financial research• Current global market investing

  • Self
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Short Term Rental Interior Photographer
      • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

      • Short term Stay rental• Guest accommodation and transport• Interior photography• Photo editing

  • Click n Compare
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • SQL Data Analyst
      • Jun 2015 - Jan 2016
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

      • Lead generation call center manager• Systems and data analysis• SQL server administration• Call agent performance management• B2C call script writing• Call center agent training• Product research for business development

  • COBA Plastics South Africa
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Design and Process Engineer
      • Mar 2014 - May 2015
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      • Design and manufacture of production tooling, extrusion dies, punch and trim dies• Internal manufacture project management• Supplier and outsource management• Maintenance planning and co-ordination• Customer liaison on product requirements• Customer compliance administration• Quality control functions• Engineering department equipment purchases• New product process design• New project heavy equipment installation (Industrial chiller and piping, hydraulic press, production line equipment, 3 Phase star-to-delta motor, switch etc.)• Maintenance functions such as technical support to technicians and downtime planning

  • Precision Press (Pty) Ltd
    • Bellville South, Cape Town area
    • Tool Design Engineer
      • Jul 2010 - Feb 2014
      • Bellville South, Cape Town area

      • Press tool design• Reverse engineering of worn and broken components• Co-ordinate toolmaker internal and outsource projects and encourage communication• Continuous improvements and modifications of tooling components, design elements and materials selection• Quality control fixture design• Assist with maintenance plan for tool room manager• Drawing system administration and improvement of system records• Setup of tooling spares inventory• Tooling spares inventory administration and budget control• Purchase of spares and replacement components• Tooling parts breakdown, FMEA and breakdown predictability• Technical support to projects department• Design and manufacture of ancillary equipment• IT and network support

  • Mar-Quinn Industries
    • Leduc, Alberta, Canada
    • Apprentice Pipefitter
      • Mar 2006 - Mar 2007
      • Leduc, Alberta, Canada

      • Setup assistance to welders and pipe fitters• Construction of separator vessels• Assembly of piping systems• Hydro testing of high-pressure vessels for quality control inspection• General housekeeping

Education

  • 2018 - 2019
    University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering
  • 2008 - 2013
    Cape Peninsula University of Technology
    National diploma Mechanical Engineering
  • 1998 - 2003
    Hoërskool Wesvalia
    High school diploma, Matric

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