Marvin Carollissen
Project Engineer
Caledon
Summary
Results-driven engineer with extensive expertise in budget control, analytical problem solving, project management, lean manufacturing, and process engineering. Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and within budget while upholding the highest quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives. Holds a B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, eager to leverage skills and experience in a challenging new role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Engineer
Vento Consulting
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency of engineering processes.
- Created detailed documentation regarding engineering specifications for manufacturing tooling and equipment. Additionally ensuring vendor compliance to specific specifications and plant requirements in terms of best practices.
- Performed root cause analysis to determine underlying issues related to manufacturing processes. Particularly with respect to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
- Project management with regard to planning, procurement, new process implementation from start up to hand over. Utilizing MS Project coupled with team management via cross functional reviews and risk assessments to achieve project KPIs.
- Lean manufacturing implementation with regard to waste elimination, ergonomics, production efficiency and quality targets.
- Provided technical support during installation and setup of process equipment and tooling.
- Evaluated existing products and systems to identify opportunities for improvement or enhancement.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for projects.
- Documented all stages of the engineering process from design through manufacturing launch.
Subsistence Farmer
Subsistence farming
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other farmers to share best practices and resources.
- Developed expertise in soil management and crop rotation techniques.
- Implemented innovative strategies for increasing efficiency while reducing costs.
- Made compost beds and drums in order to enhance soil quality.
- Implemented grow tunnel and both terraced and raised planting beds.
- Researched new agricultural technologies for potential implementation on the farm.
- Established relationships with vendors for purchasing supplies at competitive prices.
- Performed general maintenance on farm equipment and buildings.
- Implemented efficient storage of rainwater and pumping network.
Project Manufacturing Leader
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Provide a complete process definition (tooling, equipment, cycle times, headcount, work content, consumeables)
- Ensured customer satisfaction by investigating similar product problems and implementing corrective actions within the process definition, tooling and equipment specifications for the new product introduction.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support completion on time and within budget.
- Provided guidance to junior staff members in order to ensure accuracy in their work. Particularly with regard to remote operation sites.
- Developed detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates and resource plans.
- Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could impact the success of the project.
- Assessed project requirements and determined project goals and objectives to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Generate full manufacturing definitions with emphasis on best practices, cost reduction, equipment utilization and best fit to plant requirements.
- Developed specifications together with plant personnel in order to develop design specifications for tooling and equipment.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within existing operations.
- Documented progress reports for stakeholders on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
- Assessed engineering drawings and designs. Particularly with regard to fit for manufacturing and also quality requirements (dimensioning and tolerancing).
- Utilized problem solving skills to troubleshoot any technical difficulties encountered during the course of the project.
- Negotiated contracts with contractors and suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to project timing.
VAVE Engineer
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Material optimization at sub-suppliers. These could take the form of waste reduction, material downgrades and or thickness reductions (depending on technical feasibility).
- Packaging density improvements to reduce shipping costs, as well as inventory floor space reductions.
- Optimization of assembly processes in order to reduce overheads (manning, consumables, power consumption etc)
- Commonising of components across plants, product families and platforms in conjunction with the global engineering teams.
- Proposing design changes which could reduce costs by implementation of the minimum technical solution without compromising functionality. These could be material downgrades, thickness reductions, re-use of existing components from existing products to leverage economies of scale related savings.
- Implementation and analysis of insourcing suitable components in order to increase in-house value added content.
- Re-use of internal processing by products (technical scrap in order to reduce material costs on certain products).
Engineering Team Leader
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems
01.2010 - 02.2015
- Ensured implementation of lean manufacturing principles with respect to waste elimination on existing processing lines (scrap, downtime, change over, over production (line balancing), rework, movement)
- Technical mentoring and training of junior engineers on best practices for process design and development.
- Implemented cost reduction strategies through improved process design and resource utilization.
- Performed root cause analysis investigations into any product defects. I would be responsible to lead the GBD (global eight disciplines) and QRCI (quick response continuous improvement) processes in order to drive rapid resolution of technical issues.
- Provided technical support as needed during project launch builds and into production phase.
- Identified opportunities for process automation or optimization through data analysis.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify areas of improvement in existing systems or processes.
- Successfully led a team of engineers in the development of new products, utilizing project management and problem-solving skills.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with each engineer under my supervision to ensure job satisfaction and quality standards were met.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly and efficiently using strong conflict resolution skills.
- Organized regular meetings between staff members to discuss ongoing projects or tasks assigned.
- Monitored project milestones closely by creating detailed schedules that tracked progress against deadlines.
Forward Planning Engineer
ArvinMeritor Exhaust Systems
02.2006 - 01.2010
- Assisting in acquisition and costing of new programs for the Cape Town plant.
- Analysis of design for manufacture of proposed product(s)
- Provide a complete process definition (tooling, equipment, cycle times, headcount, work content, consumeables)
- Production technology requirements (new or re-use equipment)
- Production sequencing in the plant (run out of existing production and run in of proposed product(s))
Process Engineer
ArvinMeritor Exhaust Systems
07.1997 - 01.2006
- Proposed and documented modifications made to existing processes in order to maintain records in terms of process improvements and effectiveness thereof.
- Scrutinized workflows within production lines to determine synergies between various production lines.
- Oversaw project management for new projects and process improvements.
- Root cause analysis investigations into process failures or other unexpected events such as customer complaints.
- Developed and implemented process optimization strategies to improve production efficiency.
- Created detailed documentation for all process changes, standard operating procedures and all line documentation used by production and maintenance departments.
Junior Applications Engineer
Donaldson Filtration Systems
01.1997 - 07.1997
- Assisted in troubleshooting design issues during the manufacturing process.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all design projects for future reference.
- Utilized AutoCAD designing purposes.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, models or specifications together with the Senior Applications Engineer.
- Created detailed drawings and schematics of mechanical parts and assemblies.
- Participated in installation and testing of air cleaner systems.
Education
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Peninsula Technicon
Cape Town, Western Cape02.1996
Bachelor Of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Peninsula Technicon
Cape Town, Western Cape01.1996
Skills
Root Cause Analysis
References
Robert, Wistuba, Chief Engineer Product And Process South Africa, robert.wistuba@forvia.com, 0027712540244, Faurecia, Previous Manager
Timeline
Consultant Engineer
Vento Consulting
01.2021 - Current
Subsistence Farmer
Subsistence farming
01.2021 - Current
Project Manufacturing Leader
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems
07.2018 - 12.2020
VAVE Engineer
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems
03.2015 - 06.2018
Engineering Team Leader
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems
01.2010 - 02.2015
Forward Planning Engineer
ArvinMeritor Exhaust Systems
02.2006 - 01.2010
Process Engineer
ArvinMeritor Exhaust Systems
07.1997 - 01.2006
Junior Applications Engineer
Donaldson Filtration Systems
01.1997 - 07.1997
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Peninsula Technicon
Bachelor Of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Peninsula Technicon