Tshego Mbanga
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Chemical Engineer in Training with 3 years of industrial experience in rare-earth metal processing, hydrometallurgy, and high-purity material production. Skilled in process optimization and scale-up within a production environment, with a strong interest in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Design Engineer, EIT
TMC GROUP
North Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2023 - Current
- Optimized rare-earth isotope separation and purification systems through continuous improvement (CI), monitoring process performance and refining key parameters to enhance throughput and consistently achieve 99.9% medical-grade product quality.
- Designed and engineered equipment and systems for rare-earth metal purification using Fusion 360 and simulation tools, defining operating conditions to inform design decisions and maximize product yield, resulting in more than 110% increase over a two year time frame.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and occupational safety standards ensuring consistent product quality, safe plant operation, and supporting operator training to maintain process stability and reproducibility.
- Applied Lean and Kaizen methodologies to streamline workflows and enhance system reliability, minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with operators, engineers, and contractors to implement system upgrades, enhancing overall plant performance.
- Operated and supported high-vacuum and heavy industrial equipment, performing maintenance and troubleshooting to improve performance of critical production systems.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver05-2023
Skills
- Process Design & Systems Engineering
- Rare Earth Mineral Processing
- Hydrometallurgical Processing (Acid Leaching, Ion Exchange)
- GMP Compliant Process Control
- Continuous Improvement (Lean, Kaizen)
- SOP Development
- Fusion 360, AutoCAD
- Aspen
- MATLAB / Python
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Power BI
- Vacuum Systems
- Cross Functional Team Collaboration
- Adaptability in High-Pressure Environments
Certification
Occupational Safety and Health: Hazard Communication — LinkedIn Learning (2023)
Accomplishments
Top Achievers Botswana (2018-2023)
Service
Residence Advisor — University of British Columbia (Jan 2023 – Apr 2023)
- Supported student well-being, conflict resolution, and community engagement within residence.
Affiliations
Dodgeball League Player — Urban Recreation (2024 – Present)
Active team member in a competitive league, 2025 Championship Winners, demonstrating teamwork, coordination, and consistency.
Active team member in a competitive league, 2025 Championship Winners, demonstrating teamwork, coordination, and consistency.
Timeline
Design Engineer, EIT
TMC GROUP
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering
University of British Columbia