Love to do: Gym and Running
Delano Lawrence
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
East London
Summary
An collaborative, passionate, leader and a mechanical engineering technologist with 5 year experience in the automotive manufacturing/production industry. Expertise in resolving test failures and providing technical resolutions without compromising product.
Outstanding communication, recordkeeping and analytical capabilities. Thorough engineering technologist equipped with strong attention to detail and recognize potential issues before problems occur. Highly alert while performing job tasks and determined problem-solver. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized tools for accurate and precise testing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Chief Engineering Production W206 Ramp Up Engineering Technologist
Mercedes Benz South Africa (East London Plant)
East London
04.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the Ramp – Up Powertrain (engines M254, M654, M139) & Chassis at MBSA W206 C Class
- Plan, organize and control the introduction of new engineering changes, 'baumuster' and major product changes across the plant.
- Worked with vendors and other departments to improve quality of products and test yields.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
- Implemented quality assurance procedures to minimize non-conformances.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Responsible for SoMa (short term deviations) introductions on the production line as well verifications of SoMas and analyzing possible LAMA (long term) solutions
- Building a network with Research and Development across the Mercedes globe.
Quality Vehicle Systems (QVS) Engineer Graduate
Mercedes Benz South Africa (East London Plant)
East London
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Responsible for Powertrain(Engine M264, M654, M276, M177) & Chassis at MBSA W205 C Class
- Plan, organize and control the introduction of new engineering changes, 'baumuster' and major product changes across the plant.
- Collaborate with different departments when introducing engineering changes
- Responsible for the scope, timeline, part readiness, localization, design of parts, internal campaigns and general planning to ensure the seamless introduction of these changes/projects.
- Building a network with Research and Development across the globe. This network is a very important factor to support you with your day to day issues and it helps with solving problems quicker
- Collaboration with workshop artisans when it comes to investigating problems and presenting solutions.
Bodyshop Quality Division Intern
Mercedes Benz South Africa (East London Plant)
East London
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with MBSA Production Quality team (Body shop, Paint shop and Assembly)
- Dealt with faults detected from quality gates and internal 'customers'
- Implementation of containments and working on long-term solutions was done daily.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
AfriSam South Africa
East London
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Established Project Management Process
- Perform Technical/Feasibility studies for CAPEX initiatives
- Preparation of tender documentation
- Compliance of third-party contractors to SHE practices
- Supervision on-site contractors
- Aggregates crushing plants (maintenance & production)
- Perform jaw, cone and vertical impact crushers maintenance
- Perform sizing screens maintenance
- Perform conveyors maintenance
- Perform centrifugal pumps maintenance
Education
Professional Engineering Technologist - Engineering
Engineering Council of South Africa
Cape Town 09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 01.2017 - 12.2017
National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 01.2013 - 12.2016
National Senior Certificate -
Bernadino Heights High School
Cape Town 01.2008 - 12.2011
Skills
High level expert know-how of problem solving skills (FMEA, 8D, PS&DM)Registered as a candidate Professional Engineering Technologist at the engineering council of South AfricaComputer literate with a solid background in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point, OutlookHigh level of computer proficiency (SAP DIALOG, Engineering Client – SMARAGD, KTO, ACM etc)Strong interpersonal and communication skillsGood hands on abilities
German language A2 Certificate (Leading language)
ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 competenceHigh performance driving authorization (Mercedes Benz AMG -T1)High Voltage Battery specialistMercedes Benz South Africa Plant – Vehicle Ride Height Responsible personStrong Leader
Operations Monitoring
Product Improvement
Certification
ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards, Mercedes Benz AG, 2022
Accomplishments
- Registered Candidate Engineering Technologist (2018)
- Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude) (2017)
- Top 20 Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering students (2017)
Tel W
+27 614494910
Character Summary
I am results orientated and I work well under pressure to achieve deadlines. I adapt to new scenarios easily and learn quickly. I am capable of delegating tasks and speaking up when needed. I am thorough and see a task through to its end. I am also able to motivate and inspire others.
Personal Information
Driving License: Code B
References
- Mr. A Johl, CEP Manager MBSA, +27 61 491 5126 // (current manager)
- Mr. C. Page, retired Engineer MBSA, +27 82 897 3207 // (mentor)
Interests
Timeline
Chief Engineering Production W206 Ramp Up Engineering Technologist
Mercedes Benz South Africa (East London Plant)
04.2020 - Current
Quality Vehicle Systems (QVS) Engineer Graduate
Mercedes Benz South Africa (East London Plant)
10.2018 - 03.2020
Professional Engineering Technologist - Engineering
Engineering Council of South Africa
09.2018 - Current
Bodyshop Quality Division Intern
Mercedes Benz South Africa (East London Plant)
04.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2017 - 12.2017
Mechanical Engineering Intern
AfriSam South Africa
08.2015 - 09.2016
National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2013 - 12.2016
National Senior Certificate -
Bernadino Heights High School
01.2008 - 12.2011