Marina Ngalula
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance and Manufacturing Leader with extensive experience supervising skilled technicians, troubleshooting complex automation systems, and enhancing equipment reliability in high-volume production environments. Expertise in leading hourly teams while enforcing safety and quality standards, driving performance aligned with strategic objectives. Proficient in preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, blueprint interpretation, and cross-functional coordination, consistently recognized for effectively managing competing priorities and swiftly resolving technical issues. Holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology and an MBA in Engineering Management, combining technical acumen with strong leadership capabilities to meet production demands.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Engineer & Technicians’ Supervisor
Salcomp
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised And Coached Automation Technicians, Driving Accountability, Performance, And Adherence To Safety And Quality Standards.
- Improved Automation Reliability And Throughput By 10% Through Optimized Preventive Maintenance And Standardized Troubleshooting.
- Reduced Downtime By 20% By Identifying Root Causes Early And Coordinating With Oem Vendors To Resolve Complex Issues.
- Increased Maintenance Efficiency By 5% Through Targeted Training On Diagnostics, Gmp, And Equipment Best Practices.
- Strengthened Equipment Readiness By 10% Through 5s Enforcement, Spare-Parts Control, And Structured Shift-Handoff Processes.
- Collaborated With Production Leaders To Respond To Daily Manufacturing Plans And Adjust Operations As Needed.
Equipment Technician
Tesla Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed Preventive And Corrective Maintenance On Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Plc, Robotics, And Vision Systems, Improving Equipment Reliability By 30%.
- Diagnosed And Resolved Complex Equipment Failures Using Rca, Reducing Downtime And Disruptions By 20%.
- Managed Maintenance Documentation And Tracking Through Tesla Flux And Scada, Improving Reporting Accuracy By 40%.
- Supported Fast-Paced Production Operations By Responding Quickly To Equipment Issues And Collaborating With Engineering Teams.
Test Technician / Manufacturing Engineer
Deka Research & Development
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Built And Assembled 30+ Devices For Engineering Teams, Improving Testing Efficiency And Reliability.
- Collaborated With Quality, Mechanical, And Ci Teams To Resolve 15+ Critical Issues, Enhancing Product Performance.
- Designed And Built 10 Fixtures Using Solidworks And Technical Drawings, Improving Assembly And Inspection Accuracy.
- Developed Detailed Assembly And Inspection Guidelines, Reducing Assembly Time By 25%.
- Prepared 20+ Inspection Documents And Maintained 100% 5s Compliance.
Production Team Leader (Weekends)
Integra Biosciences – Medical Devices (Clean Room)
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised Weekend Production Operations For 10+ Employees, Ensuring 100% Adherence To Production Schedules.
- Trained And Coached Staff On Safety, Quality, And Sops, Improving Performance By 20% And Maintaining 95% Compliance.
- Used Sap To Track Production Goals, Increasing Team Efficiency By 15% And Consistently Meeting 95% Of Targets.
- Enforced Safety And 5s Standards, Reducing Workplace Incidents By 30% And Maintaining A Clean, Controlled Environment.
Education
MBA - Engineering Management
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2026
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University Of New Hampshire
05.2022
Skills
- Technical & Maintenance: Preventive/Corrective Maintenance, Automation & Robotics, Plc Troubleshooting, Electrical/Pneumatic/Hydraulic Blueprint Reading, Rca & Diagnostics
- Leadership & Operations: Team Supervision, Performance Management, Production Planning, Safety & 5s Enforcement, Conflict Resolution
- Tools & Systems: Sap, Scada, Tesla Flux, Power Bi, Solidworks, Gmp, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing – Tesla
- Plc Certificate – Tesla
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Power Bi (Power Query, Pivottables)
- Data Analysis
- Leading Vs. Managing
Timeline
Automation Engineer & Technicians’ Supervisor
Salcomp
09.2024 - 12.2025
Equipment Technician
Tesla Inc.
03.2023 - 09.2024
Test Technician / Manufacturing Engineer
Deka Research & Development
01.2022 - 12.2022
Production Team Leader (Weekends)
Integra Biosciences – Medical Devices (Clean Room)
07.2020 - 01.2022
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University Of New Hampshire
MBA - Engineering Management
Southern New Hampshire University