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)

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

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.

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

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

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)