Engineering Manager
- Project Engineering / Project Management
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ENGINEERING MANAGER | PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER | NEW PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT| PROJECT & QUALITY MANAGEMENT
- 20 years working experience in E&M building services, manufacturing & maintenance engineering, project management in Hong Kong & China
- Proven success in process development, new product R & D, quality testing and improvement
- Positive, collaborative, influential communicator who builds effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and industry associations
- Motivated, organized, and productive professional who effectively manages multiple projects and tasks; consistently recognized for effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Familiar with AutoCAD (20-Years), SolidWorks, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, FORTRAN, C++
- English (Proficient), Chinese -Cantonese (native), Mandarin (fluent), German (basic)
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Design
- Project Execution of installing a Carrier’s HVAC Chiller System for China Light Power’s Sub-station/office building-West Kowloon Re-development project in Hong Kong
- Provided design & cost estimation for Matinis Energy to build a new 15,000 TPY Bio-DIESEL commercial plant (canola crude oil refinery, transesterification, glycerin 98% wt. purification) in 2008, approx. USD$3 million
- Designed a fuel circulation pumping & filtering system for CUMMINS Generator and outlined a preventive maintenance scheme with a decrement of monthly failure rate by 45%
- Successfully designed a solar energy power rotisserie burner gas grill and LED grill light to save electric energy cost by 4.8% in 4 hours cooking time
- Designed a multi-purpose masking and mounting fixture for vacuum physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating to save time of dis-assembly by 4.5 minutes per piece, and aesthetic failure rate by 35%
Engineering
- Advanced professional and technical engineering expertise through research, investigative studies in key technologies: A new application of solar evacuated tube for application under -40 degree Celsius, design & built the micro-wind turbine and green roof system in China’s factory building to save annual energy cost by 7.6%
- Solved the corrosion issue of 420 & 430 stainless steel by increasing the heat-treatment temperature from 800C to 1000-1100C, and quenching in water instead of brine in order to prevent the precipitation of Chromium Carbide at the grain boundaries
- Developed production process, solve technical issues, and set-up qualified equipments for vacuum PVD (physical vapor deposition) to increase the number of coated parts per chamber by 18%
- Used constant current to decrease the oxide thickness variance by 23% in hard anodizing
Project Management
- Administered the tendering process which includes drafting letters to invite quotations, obtaining and evaluating quotations, prepared tender documents and issued works orders for maintenance and improvement works
- Managed and monitored the implementation of new B.S. system installation including providing engineering input for the feasibility study and schematic design study.
- Coordinated the preparation and revision of technical work procedures consistent with new project design and construction requirements
Organization
- Organized an overseas exhibition in Foodex Japan 2005 including booth design and all exhibition materials import shipment and customs clearance in Japan
- Coordinated the preparation and revision of technical work procedures consistent with new project design and construction requirements
WORK EXPERIENCE
ENGINEERING MANAGER| 2005 - 2015
ASSISTANT MANUFACTURING MANAGER 2003 - 2005
Foshan Kingaz Gas Products Co., Ltd |Shunde, P. R. China
Serve as liaison with overseas customers in multi-disciplinary product development activities in China; lead and execute new project including tooling & fixture debug, scheduling, cost control and vendor management; identify process deficiencies and lead appropriate action items to maximize throughput, ensure all product qualities and capability to meet our production schedule and well maintained; solve technical issues on development & production, involving in pre-production activities to production and advising factories on necessary amendments; co-ordinate with quality personnel in the definition, verification of quality test specification and validation of testing process; identify and acquire required testing equipments and operation procedures.
- Improved productivity with optimal use of resources, equipment & manpower on yield increase, lead-time reduction, cost saving, process improvement & waste elimination
- Developed production process, solve technical issues, and set-up qualified equipments for vacuum PVD (physical vapor deposition) to increase the number of coated parts per chamber by 18%
- Successfully designed a solar energy power rotisserie burner and LED grill light to save electric energy cost by 4.8% in 4 hours cooking time
- Repaired and rectified the starting and stall issue for a Cummins diesel generator by designing a fuel circulation pumping & filtering system and outlined a preventive maintenance scheme with a decrement of monthly failure rate by 45%
ASSISTANT ENGINEERING MANAGER 2001 - 2003
Landmann International GmbH & Co.(Callisto Ltd)|Guangzhou, P. R. China
Identify process deficiencies and lead appropriate action items to maximize throughput, ensure all supply chain’s product qualities and capability to meet our production schedule and well maintained; solve technical issues on development & production, involving in pre-production activities (plan, manage and process & quality control) to production and advising factories on necessary amendments;
setting workflow planning and evaluating the needs of machines, equipments and labors in optimizing the efficiency and reducing the cost for production lines.
- Designed a multi-purpose masking and mounting fixture for vacuum PVD coating to increase the daily production capacity by 25% and its application on the grill accessories
- Used constant current to decrease the oxide thickness variance by 23% in hard anodizing
- Designed a multi-purpose masking and mounting fixture for vacuum PVD coating to save time of dis-assembly by 4.5 minutes per piece, and aesthetic failure rate by 35%
- Re-solved hardening and corrosion issue for Grade 420, 430 stainless steel by solving the intergranular corrosion issue during heat-treatment
PROJECT ENGINEER 1998 - 2001
Full Rich Engineering Company Limited|Hong Kong
Led tender document review & evaluation, analyze project proposal & planning, co-ordination and execution of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refurbishment projects and fitting-out works; communicate and attend site meetings regularly with sub-contractors, consultants, architects, procurement, contracts administration, and construction to understand the true status on projects; replacement planning, expenditure and budget estimation; preparation of tender documents, AutoCAD drawings and materials submission.
- Project execution of installing a Carrier’s HVAC Chiller System for the China Light Power’s Sub-station office building-West Kowloon Re-development project in Hong Kong
- Supervised and lead a renovation & fitting-out project for the opening of a new entrance through a concrete wall and electrical re-wiring for the chairman room at Po Leung Kuk, Hong Kong
- Successfully executed construction projects and rectified the builder’s work for 18 aluminium cabin offices at Super-Terminal II, HACTL (Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited) in Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok
- Managed & Submission of the Safety Precaution Measure and Operation Statement to Labour Department before de-Commissioning for the Air Cargo Handling System (DeMAG Cranes, AG) in HACTL Terminal II, Old Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong
ASSISTANT SALES ENGINEER 1997 -1998
Inchcape Engineering Limited |Hong Kong
Perform energy calculation and sizing of steam/hot water boilers and calorifiers; sales and promotion of heating & plumbing equipments to hotels, hospitals, shopping mall and public facilities in Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China; liaison with sub-contractors, consultants and architects during project execution; preparation of tender documents, drawings and materials submission.
- Sold two hot water boilers HKD$600,000.00 (Hartley & Sudgen, UK) to Hong Kong Correctional Services Department, and provided installation, testing & commissioning, and maintenance
- Renewed annual maintenance contract for the boiler system to Kwong Wah Hospital
- Renewed annual contract for the Hong Kong Government EMSD Department
DRAFTSMAN 1989 -1990
J. Roger Preston Limited|Hong Kong
Preparation of tender documents and AutoCAD drawings; assist project engineer in the design and layout of simple plumbing and electrical system; preparation of material submission and attend site meeting. Completed new AutoCAD drawing (electrical & earthing system) for the Healthy Village Redevelopment, H.K.
ENGINEERING ASSISTANT 1988 -1989
Swire Engineering (1988) Limited|Hong Kong
Execute Hong Kong Government Annual E&M Contract and liaison with sub-contractors and architects, updating project cost status; assist in testing and commissioning of public address equipment and installations; assist in the design of alarm, public address and intercom system for One Pacific Place, Queensway, H.K.
EDUCATION | AFFILIATIONS | SKILLS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (BSME), 1997
The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Emphases in: HVACR, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Materials, Metallurgy
Graduated GPA: 3.49
DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS, 1992
University of London, London, UK
Graduated with a Mark of Credit
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MATERIAL (ASM INTERNATIONAL), OHIO, USA
Member, 1995 - Present
THE INSTITUTE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, LONDON, UK
Member, 2003 – Present
HONG KONG SEA CADET CORP
Division: T. S. Rodney
Member, 1979 - 1985
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL (ADVANCED LEVEL) DIPLOMA IN FIRE SERVICES, LIFT & SECURITY ENGINEERING, 2015
Hong Kong Productivity Council
CERTIFICATE IN SIX SIGMA CHAMPION TRAINING FOR EXECUTIVES, 2006
Hong Kong Productivity Council
DIPLOMA IN BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE- MECHANICAL VENTILATION & AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM (HVACR), 2006
Hong Kong Productivity Council
CERTIFICATE IN TRADE TESTING OF GRADE A ELECTRICAL WORKER, 2003
Hong Kong Electrical Engineering Association
CERTIFICATE IN BASIC & INTERMEDIATE FOOD HYGIENE, 2003
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, London, UK
SKILLS
COMPUTER: AutoCAD (20-Years), SolidWorks, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, FORTRAN, C++
LANGUAGE: English (Proficient), Cantonese (native), Mandarin (fluent), German (basic)