Wayne Baker

Wayne Baker is a highly experienced Senior Product Industrialisation Manager at 5B since May 2022, overseeing the design and development of manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Prior to this, Wayne served as an independent consultant in mechanical engineering for KEC & HIES, focusing on enhancing manufacturing technologies for the mining industry, managing projects, and conducting risk assessments. Wayne's earlier roles include Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer at PennFab, Inc., where responsibilities included CAD design and process improvement, and as a Structural Steel Detailer at KEC & HIES. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Africa, alongside a Cum Laude Bachelor of Technology and a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Tshwane University of Technology.