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Experience

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  JYE SHING

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  3D Modeler

  I took care of the 2D/3D CAD initiative of the tooling.I took care of the development and production of bottom tooling.I took care of the Reverse engineering stage.

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  Thái Bình Mold

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  Tooling Engineer

  I took care of the 2D/3D CAD initiative of the tooling.I took care of the development and production of bottom tooling.I took care of the Reverse engineering stage.Detail:- Work closely with customers to get the best product design.- Responsible for CAD 2D/3D development.- Control the mold opening process by calculating the material needed and act as a bridge to connect each apartment in the mold shop to have the best team-play result.- Inspect the molds after the mold fitting process is completed Show less

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  Shoefabrik

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Tooling Engineer

  I Took care of the initiative 2D/3D CAD of the tooling.I Took care of the Development and Production of bottom tooling.Factory: AOE and other shoefabrik-nominated factories.Detail:- Responsible for CAD 2D/3D development.- Get the mold shop involved from the first stage of development to get the best tooling design, price, and design…- Inspect the molds after the mold fitting process is completed.- Inspect the tested sample for texture, thickness, and design.- Keep the mold delivering on time for production lines. Show less

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  PUMA Group

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2020

  Product Engineer - Tooling

  - Create 2D&3D directly from digital tech package/draft/hand drawing; turn ideas to VR by using CAD software (Rhino); draw a whole virtual shoe with full details, colors, material mappings, textures... (modeling by Rhino  Motion creation or XR by key-shot  HTML extension ...) - Responsible for the research and development of footwear tooling components from the early design through the product confirmation stages.- Serve as the technical and manufacturing resource for Development, Design and Product Line Management. - Take the technical lead on tooling developments and transfer design ideas into cost-effective, high-quality production tools. - Proactively work with suppliers to generate new ideas, compounds and components for enhanced product creation and innovation. - Utilize the resources of Design, Development, Product Line Management, Product Testing and PUMA Group Sourcing to ensure that all projects are developed to their fullest potential within the given timeline. - Attend the seasonal Design Review meeting at Puma SE – Germany in 1-2 weeks: Cooperate with the international design team to translate the corporate concept into virtual reality, solve technical concerns, and manage the workflow. - Commitment and passion for good footwear products.- Regulate data transferring between Puma database, T1, T2, subcontractor…, ensure the effective in communication, use technical figures; read factor to overcome language barrier. - Maintain relationship with T1; T2, utilize their resources, create a competitive environment for T2 to get best working result; leverage…- Ability to drive tooling development in a good direction among diverse factors. - Manage tooling development in detail, create based information for T1; T2 to rely on - Styles: SS18 Tsugi; SS18 Suede Platform Trace; AW18 Thunder; SS19 Cell Endura; SS19 Cell Venom; SS19 RSX family; SS19 Cali... Show less

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  Cole Haan

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  Senior Tooling Engineer

  Responsible Factory: Dona Standard 3Detail:- Designed, developed, and tested molds and tools for various footwear products using CAD and Rhino software.- Collaborate with the design and development teams to translate their concepts into feasible, functional footwear products.- Coordinate with the manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that the molds and tools are of high quality and efficiency.- Conduct market research and analysis to identify new opportunities and challenges for our footwear products.- Provide technical support and guidance to the design and development teams and troubleshoot mold and tool issues.- Keep abreast of the latest trends, materials, and technologies for footwear design and production and suggest improvements and innovations. Show less

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  Wolverine Worldwide

  Apr 2021 - now

  Brand: SauconyCategories:- Original/casual/leather/Collab- Performance running/ rail running/Training/Waterproof/Track & Field.Detail:Product Development / Commercialization:- Responsible for all Development and Commercialization responsibilities on designated workload in a brand at one factory cell and clusters associated with that factory group.- Ensure their workload is maintained promptly End 2 End process with a focus on Design to Cost, Design to Manufacturing, Design to Engineering, and to meet and beat PPH targets.- Working with the Product Operations Manager, ensure all designated model SOPs are up to date regarding engineering, Design for “X”, cost, and overall manufacturability.- Partner with the costing and planning teams to ensure that each seasonal model can be produced on time for Buy Readiness and that the workload is balanced.Pre-production: - Review, maintain, and execute the product according to the necessary brand-specific timelines, partnering with all the required stakeholders in the process (i.e., the quality team in product teardowns, costing review of the current factory FOB).- Seasonal products are developed and commercialised on time within the brand unit in a cell, and all necessary information within the PLM system is updated and uploaded promptly.- Update the factory capability matrix to ensure the product allocation process is current and model-by-model construction categorisation is maintained within a specific factory group.Production:- Develop and align strategy with QA leadership to ensure that production footwear meets the highest brand quality standards. - Review SOPs implemented at the Pre-production stage are verified and validated for each new strategic model alongside best-in-class processes.- Review T4 timelines to ensure all products are on time and all issues are resolved within the development and commercialisation areas of the product creation timelines. Show less Brand: SauconyCategories:- Original/casual/leather/Collab- Performance running/ rail running/Training/Waterproof/Track & Field.Detail:Product Development / Commercialization:- Responsible for all Development and Commercialization responsibilities on designated workload in a brand at one factory cell and clusters associated with that factory group.- Ensure their workload is maintained promptly End 2 End process with a focus on Design to Cost, Design to Manufacturing, Design to Engineering, and to meet and beat PPH targets.- Working with the Product Operations Manager, ensure all designated model SOPs are up to date regarding engineering, Design for “X”, cost, and overall manufacturability.- Partner with the costing and planning teams to ensure that each seasonal model can be produced on time for Buy Readiness and that the workload is balanced.Pre-production: - Review, maintain, and execute the product according to the necessary brand-specific timelines, partnering with all the required stakeholders in the process (i.e., the quality team in product teardowns, costing review of the current factory FOB).- Seasonal products are developed and commercialised on time within the brand unit in a cell, and all necessary information within the PLM system is updated and uploaded promptly.- Update the factory capability matrix to ensure the product allocation process is current and model-by-model construction categorisation is maintained within a specific factory group.Production:- Develop and align strategy with QA leadership to ensure that production footwear meets the highest brand quality standards. - Review SOPs implemented at the Pre-production stage are verified and validated for each new strategic model alongside best-in-class processes.- Review T4 timelines to ensure all products are on time and all issues are resolved within the development and commercialisation areas of the product creation timelines. Show less

  • Senior Product Engineer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Product Developer

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2023