Serisha

Mechanical Engineer with experience in product design, manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration across diverse industries. Knowledgeable in CAD design tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) with experience in component design, BoM development, cost optimization and procurement. Strong track record of leading engineering teams, mentoring junior staff, and delivering projects on time in fast-paced environments.

Seeking an engineering role to leverage technical design skills and collaborative leadership experience.

Operations Manager at Hoops Importers and Exporters (2025-03 – 2026-02)

• Manage day to day operations including procurement, logistics and finance teams
• Create organisational structures to monitor team progress and KPIs
• Manage company resources
• Liaison between customers and suppliers

Procurement Manager at Hoops Importers and Exporters (2022-07 – 2025-03)

• Lead a team of engineers to provide solutions for clients in Angola.
• Find suppliers both in South Africa and internationally that can provide the goods and services required by our clients. These goods and services cover a vast array of disciplines, such as; motors, electrical equipment, chemicals, laboratory equipment, agricultural equipment, spares, vehicle parts, and repairs and maintenance services.
• Main clients included cement factories, food manufactures and diamond mines.

Engineering Coordinator at Energy Partners (2020-06 – 2021-03)

• Coordinated procurement and supply chain activities with engineering teams to source equipment for manufacturing and on-site installation projects
• Direct in-house manufacturing team

Junior Mechanical Engineer at Energy Partners (2019-10 – 2020-05)

• Liaise with sales department to obtain details on the required product
• P&I Diagrams for the refrigeration system
• Design and draw components in AutoCAD
• Liaise with suppliers
• Create, maintain and submit (for purchase) Bill of Materials
• Source components to reduce cost and increase efficiency
• Train intern on AutoCAD and design principles

Engineering Graduate Programme at Energy Partners (2019-01 – 2019-09)

• Manufacturing department – assisting with calibration on floor
• Supported junior mechanical engineer on design duties and conducted quality assurance checks on completed refrigeration systems during manufacturing phase.

Academic Tutor at University of Cape Town (2018-02 – 2018-11)

• Tutor 1st year university students in Engineering Drawing from physical drawing to the use of SolidWorks

BSc in Mechanical Engineering – University of Cape Town (2014-01 – 2018-12)

Matric – Westville Girls' High School (2009-01 – 2013-12)