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JAMES MWATHI MACHIIKA
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Summary
Motivated and proactive Graduate Engineer with over two years of industrial experience looking to specialize in design and new product development. An innovative mindset drives the pursuit of tangible goals and products, complemented by strong communication and organizational skills. Capable of collaborating effectively within diverse teams to generate unique ideas that advance organizational objectives while leveraging a wide array of digital and automation tools prevalent in today’s industry. Committed to delivering impactful solutions that enhance productivity and foster growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Production Assistant
MAS Intimates Kenya
2024.12 - 2025.12
- Assisted in producing high-quality products by adhering to strict manufacturing standards and protocols.
- Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment to fulfill customer orders and ensure on-time delivery.
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and production downtime.
- Supported on-time Sales order fulfillment by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing workflow.
Internship
MAS Intimates Kenya
2024.02 - 2024.12
- Familiarized with process layout and design and workflow in an industrial set-up.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Final year Engineering project
University of Nairobi
2022.10 - 2023.06
- Did a research and analyzed the various methods of testing thermal properties of local building materials and wrote an academic report to the required standard and within the required time of 8 months with the help of my project partner.
- Did a project presentation of the final year project, enabling the acquisition of project and project proposal presentation skills.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Industrial Apprenticeship
IberAfrica Power EA Ltd
2022.06 - 2022.09
- Performed preventive maintenance on V-20 Wartsila Power producing engines and the various auxiliary systems associated with power production, ensuring that the downtime was minimized.
- Learnt on the use of SCADA controls and information interpretation and QMS, EMS, and OHSAS procedures including isolation procedures and work permit management.
Education
BSC Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nairobi
Kenya2023-09
KCSE - undefined
Alliance High School
Kikuyu, Kenya2017-12
Skills
Research and planning
Problem solving
Innovation and creativity
Teamwork
Flexibility
Independent thinking
Detail-oriented
Interpersonal communication
Software
Autodesk Inventor
C Programming
Microsoft Excel
Certification
Graduate Engineer, EBK
Timeline
Graduate Engineer, EBK
2026-01
Production Assistant
MAS Intimates Kenya
2024.12 - 2025.12
Internship
MAS Intimates Kenya
2024.02 - 2024.12
Final year Engineering project
University of Nairobi
2022.10 - 2023.06
Industrial Apprenticeship
IberAfrica Power EA Ltd
2022.06 - 2022.09
KCSE - undefined
Alliance High School
BSC Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nairobi