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Aashish  Moonilal

Aashish Moonilal

Summary

Dedicated chemical engineer with a passion for excellence and a proven track record in the automotive industry. Graduated cum laude with a degree in Chemical Engineering, equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Currently serving as a Process Engineer at Toyota Boshoku South Africa, overseeing the polyurethane seat foaming, and headrest lines. In my role, I have demonstrated adeptness in process optimization, quality control, and project management, contributing to a 28% increase in production efficiency. With two years of experience in the automotive sector, I have gained valuable insights into industry best practices and standards. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, leveraging my expertise to drive innovation and improvement in manufacturing processes. My goal is to further excel in the engineering industry, applying my skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions, and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Engineer

Toyota Boshoku South Africa
Durban
04.2023 - Current
  • Proficient in optimizing injection pressure, chemical and mold temperatures, and pouring patterns for high-quality polyurethane foam production.
  • Conducting root cause analysis to identify and rectify defects, ensuring excellent product quality.
  • Involved in the strategic planning and creation process for upcoming projects. [New Model]
  • Initiate and oversee process capability studies to determine the most effective product rationalization on production lines (PQ Chart, Capacity Studies).
  • Develop and implement adjustments in operating procedures to enhance safety standards, and promote a safety-first mindset.
  • Increased productivity by refining workflows, conducting time studies, and balancing production lines.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in a 10% performance improvement.
  • Reduced machine downtime by 28% through kaizen (continuous improvement) activities.
  • Developed technical documents, such as work instructions, PM check sheets, and specification sheets.
  • Achieved first place in the international Toyota Quality Control Circle event in Japan, 2024, aimed at reducing internal defects and manufacturing costs.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on projects, and offered insight.
  • Reduced over-processing in operations, resulting in increased employee morale.
  • Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards by having a safety-first mindset and following the principles of 5S.
  • Compiled documents using Toyota A3 format for managerial communication.
  • Identified trends from data analysis and recommended optimization strategies.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and international affiliates to facilitate continuous improvement.

Developer Intern

Barrows Global
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Establishment of an automated retailer planogram compliance image capturing system, which included, hardware installation, system hardware configuration, code development problem-solving and metric dashboard configuration

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University Of KwaZulu- Natal
Durban
12.2022

Skills

  • Report development
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Python
  • Microsoft Office
  • AutoCAD
  • Aspen Plus
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Continuous improvement
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Engineering drawings

Certification

  • Basic Robotic Programming, Yaskawa
  • Excel Dashboards for Beginners, LinkedIn
  • Microsoft Office Excel Level 2, Think360

Languages

Basic, Basic, Intermediate, Basic, Native

Accomplishments

  • Dean's commendation [2020–2022]
  • Toyota Boshoku QCC Gold Award

Affiliations

  • Musical instruments
  • Hockey
  • Golf
  • Reading

Languages

English
First Language
French
Beginner
A1
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Javanese
Beginner (A1)
A1

Timeline

Process Engineer

Toyota Boshoku South Africa
04.2023 - Current

Developer Intern

Barrows Global
06.2022 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University Of KwaZulu- Natal
Aashish Moonilal