TOMAS GOMA CUANGA
Luanda,LUA
Summary
Chemical Engineer with relevant experience in the aerospace, biotechnology and catalyst manufacturing Industry sectors. Looking to secure a challenging Production operator role where I will be able to apply my process engineering skills to oversee the safe and efficient extraction, processing, and transportation of hydrocarbons. Skilled in transport process and unit operations and eager to provide technical support to optimize processes including quality, reliability and monitor equipment operation, control production processes, troubleshoot operational upsets, and execute routine maintenance while strictly adhering to safety and environmental regulations. My experience in my studies and previous roles has developed my analytical, problem-solving, data analysis and decision-making skills.
Overview
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1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
PPG Industries Ltd
Durham
07.2023 - 01.2026
- Conducted inspections and testing of aerospace coatings and sealants to ensure products were released in compliance with contractual and Airbus, Boeing, Wesco aircraft, Bombardier, Babcock and other customers' requirements and specifications
- Implemented RCCA/CAPA to resolve non-conformities and prevent recurrence.
- Performed supplier quality checks, audits ensuring compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 standards.
- Oversaw production operations on the shop floor and assessed non-conforming products.
- Optimized sealants and coating production processes through effective planning and adequate usage of raw materials, process inspections and quality assurance.
- Conducted root cause analysis and effective corrective action with the objective of reducing and eliminating defects, scrap, rework and escapes through data analysis.
- Used Lean and Statistical tools to raise quality issues and to ensure effective corrective action processes within the operations group and wrote Quality documents to implement in PPG's internal Quality Management system (QMS)
Quality & Production Technician
Magma Group Ltd
Dewsbury
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated various catalyst production equipment and verified processes to ensure quality compliance.
- Conducted catalyst testing (density, titrations, crush strength, moisture content, catalyst dimensional checks, particle size distribution and other chemical and physical tests) and validated shift analysis results.
- Monitored shop floor operations, investigated catalyst production issues, performed root cause analysis, and documented findings in detailed technical reports.
Biotechnology Placement Student
CPI Ltd
Redcar
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted in fermentation and downstream processing in bio-product development, contributing to project goals.
- Supported the design of experiment (DOE) to study the effect of multiple variables on fermentation
- Analyzed laboratory data and communicated findings through scientific reports, ensuring clarity in methods and results.
Education
MSc - Engineering Management
University of Huddersfield
UK09-2025
BEng (Hons) - Chemical Engineering
University of Huddersfield
UK07-2022
High School - Environment and Quality Control Technical Course
Medium Polytechnic Institute of Chiazi
Cabinda, Angola12-2016
Skills
- Chemical Engineering Design (Process flowsheet development, material and energy calculations)
- Process Engineering MATLAB Minitab PROII Computational Fluid Dynamics Unit Operations
- Process Control (P&ID controllers for the control of flow rate, level, pressure, and temperature)
- Precision measurement Calibration Safety & Risk Assessment (HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, LOPA)
- Oil and Natural Gas separation water treatment Fluid Mechanics Mathematical Modeling
- Statistical process control
- Project Management Data Analysis Communication Team Leadership Computing
- Equipment operation (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers Distributed Control System (DCS)
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, 9s metrics)
- Supplier Quality Audits Internal Audits Service Complaints Asset & Process Management
Certification
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
- CCNSG Safety Passport- The Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG)
- Associate member-Institution of Chemical Engineers UK (IChemE UK)
Timeline
Quality Engineer
PPG Industries Ltd
07.2023 - 01.2026
Quality & Production Technician
Magma Group Ltd
11.2022 - 04.2023
Biotechnology Placement Student
CPI Ltd
06.2020 - 07.2021
MSc - Engineering Management
University of Huddersfield
BEng (Hons) - Chemical Engineering
University of Huddersfield
High School - Environment and Quality Control Technical Course
Medium Polytechnic Institute of Chiazi