# Tatenda Mashongedza

> UC Berkeley MEng ’25 | Mechanical Engineer| Murray Slater Foundation Scholar

Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/tatenda

I’m currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley, specializing in Product Design & Manufacturing (graduating May 2025). I am passionate about sustainable design and intelligent manufacturing, with hands-on experience in UAV design, steel-product manufacturing, and production engineering. My work has strengthened my understanding of design, manufacturing processes, and safety management. I look forward to contributing to innovative product design and advancing intelligent manufacturing processes.

## Work Experience
### Lead Mechanical Engineer @ Cart-Away Concrete Systems, Inc.
Jan 2025 – Present | Salem, Oregon, United States
- Lead mechanical design using SolidWorks and Simulation, applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to optimize industrial concrete batching systems ($200k+).
- Manage the production team, resource allocation, and procurement, translating engineering designs into efficient workflows that reduced the build-to-invoice cycle from 30 to 15 days.
- Generate production-ready drawings and detailed assembly manuals to guide fabrication, ensuring seamless assembly and standardization.
- Direct QA/QC and factory testing on 50+ units per quarter, maintaining a zero warranty issue rate.
- Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) lifecycles and standardizing parts in QuickBooks to ensure ongoing pricing accuracy and operational efficiency.

### Product Design Engineer @ https://www.rovikk.com/
Jan 2025 – Present | Salem, Oregon, United States
- Lead the end-to-end design of next-generation teardrop campers using SolidWorks, utilizing simulation tools to validate structural integrity and performance prior to build.
- Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to generate production-ready drawings and CNC-optimized files, ensuring efficient fabrication and assembly across all work orders.
- Create comprehensive build manuals and assembly instructions that bridge the gap between engineering concepts and shop-floor execution.
- Engineer intelligent BOMs for six distinct camper models, utilizing configurable options and automated part-subtraction logic to guarantee real-time pricing accuracy.

### Product Design Affinity Group Leader @ UC Berkeley Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Berkeley, California, United States
• Initiating and coordinating workshop events and industrial visits focused on product design and manufacturing.
• Organizing mentorship programs and networking events connecting MEng students with industry experts.

### Production Engineer @ Steel Cave Pvt Ltd
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Ruwa, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
• Managed a production line with 15 technicians, implementing corrective measures that boosted production by 30% to machine capacity.
• Reduced production waste and manufacturing defects to below 2% through automated lubrication and effective debris removal, enhancing machine performance.
• Enforced standard operating procedures (SOPs), achieving zero casualties during the production year.

### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ Fligh Technologies
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Harare, Zimbabwe
• Owned the full UAV manufacturing, completing the first prototype and securing $25K for the next phase.
• Managed a team of four, delegating tasks such as 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics installation, and quality assurance.
• Directed design and assembly in SolidWorks, performed FEA, and ensured GD&T compliance for manufacturability.

### Research Assistant @ Ashesi University
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Ghana
• Planned and executed 43 interviews with successful entrepreneurship scholars for a comparative study between Ashesi University and McGill University.
• Provided recommendations for effective entrepreneurship training based on research data collected.
• Collaborated with Mastercard Foundation to improve institutional support for scholars in experiential learning and entrepreneurship.

### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ Fligh Technologies
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Harare, Zimbabwe
• Researched various designs of UAVs for medical supply delivery drones in remote areas.
• Developed a selection criterion for choosing the optimal UAV design.
• Utilized 3D modeling (Solidworks) to bring the selected UAV design to life.

### Mechanical Design Intern @ Distributed Power Africa
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Zimbabwe
• Provided field engineering support for the installation and commissioning of a 1.8MW ground-mount solar plant.
• Collaborated with the solutions department to create technical drawings ensuring GD&T compliance for installation.


## Education
### Master of Engineering - MEng in Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley

### B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Ashesi University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tatendamashongedza

---
Source: https://flows.cv/tatenda
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/tatenda/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-04-05