Chio Ken Zie
Choa Chu Kang
Summary
Analytical and client-focused engineer transitioning into banking, leveraging extensive hands-on experience in customer advisory, vendor negotiation, and cost optimization. Solid foundation in mechanical engineering with expertise in aligning technical solutions with customer needs and managing supplier relationships to enhance profitability through strategic material evaluation and pricing negotiations. Proficient in financial reasoning, stakeholder communication, and value-based decision-making—skills that seamlessly translate to the banking and financial services sector. Committed to delivering exceptional results by integrating engineering principles with financial acumen to drive business success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipement Engineer
United Microelectronics
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborate and liaise with second sourcing vendor to acquire best material and pricing advantages for company beneficial involvement of negotiation and deep discussion.
- Led equipment maintenance initiatives, enhancing operational reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Improved equipment performance through systematic troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment efficiency and production processes.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in equipment management and technical problem-solving.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced equipment failure rates and increased productivity levels.
- Analyzed equipment data trends to inform strategic decisions regarding upgrades and replacements.
- Enhanced design and functionality of existing equipment to meet operational needs.
Mechanical Engineer
Spectronik
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Promoting Fuel Cells products to global customer ( Indonesia, Saudi Arab, Korea... ) in terms of understanding their needs, project budget and goals.
- Developed a comprehensive production Checklist, Schedule and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to maintain detailed records and facilitate efficient issue resolution.
- Competency in handling and setting up liquid dispensing machine to apply precise adhesive amount of glue onto desired channel ensuring optimum bonding level and provide resolution/troubleshooting upon technical issue of machine.
- Designed and Developed Precision Z-axis Sliding Mechanism Production Jigs, upgrading/improving the conventional compression mechanism to a pneumatic system. Results 50% reduction in labor spend and a remarkable 80% faster in that particular production process lead time. Revolutionizing production plant into Semi-Automated process.
- Created 2D & 3D engineering Jigs & Fixtures or Tools drawing or design applied GD&T for variability using Solidworks for manufacturer fabrication.
- Provide assistance and support for NPI in terms of design, production jigs and fixture, testimony, experimental of components to meet specification.
- Performed a comprehensive Root Cause Analysis of product assembly processes to address extended assembly times and potential risks. Proposed alternative product design approaches for enhanced efficiency and safety.
- Transforming a Fully Powered Electric Cruiser into Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Cruiser by designing the entire mounting structure for Fuel Cell System (Fuel Cell Stack, Electronic Panel and Gas Tank ). Project was developed alone and collaboration with electrical engineer.
- Designed 2D & 3D engineering drawing Stainless Steel Sheet Metal Mounting Structure using Solidworks and collaborated closely with manufacturers to ensure accurate fabrication.
- Conducted SolidWorks Finite Element Analysis (FEA)and produced a detailed report pinpointing critical mounting structure areas. This analysis was pivotal in securing approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for road mounting safety feasibility.
- Seek specialized machinery to expedite material punching and compression processes, achieving a remarkable 10X and 5X increase in production efficiency, respectively, compared to the original methods.
- Spectronik develops advanced Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cells. Headquartered in Singapore, provide integrated fuel cell solutions and full life cycle services for tomorrow's unmanned vehicles, making the world run cleaner, travel further, and last longer.
Founding Partner
Scent Solution
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Participated in Product Marketing, Branding, Price Setting, Competition Analysis, Packaging Design/Selection, Web Design Decision, Video Shooting, Advertisement, Customer Service etc
- Scent Solution is a Monthly Perfume Subscription by allowing perfume enthusiast to switch various of perfume each month at affordable price.
Mechanical Engineering (Internship)
Steelcon Heat Transfer Equipment Sdn Bhd
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Proficient in Reboiler GD&T Drawing Interpretation.
- Accurate Material Calculation for Reboiler Fabrication RFQ from Drawing Data
- Effective Reboiler Project Management aligned with Gantt Chart Guidelines
- Expertise in Identifying Essential Components and Parts for Vessel Fabrication
- Generated 2D Vessel Drawings for Water Pretreatment, Heat Exchangers, and Reboilers utilizing AutoCAD following industrial standards.
- Conducted Fabrication Quality Checks in accordance with Inspection Test Plans (ITP)
- Proficient in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods as per ASME and Welding Standards.
- Skillfully employed QA/QC Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge for Material Inspection upon arrival.
- Leading steel fabricator possess vast experience in wide range of work such as heat exchanger, skid, pressure vessel, and piping etc.
Education
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Chung Hua High School
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, MalaysiaBachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) - undefined
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia02.2022
Foundation in Engineering - undefined
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia01.2018
Skills
- Detailed Oriented for explanation and elaboration
- SolidWorks Experienced
- C Beginner
- Microsoft Office Experienced
- Python Programming Skillful
- Autodesk AutoCAD Skillful
- Creo Parametric Skillful
LANGUAGES
English Highly proficient
Malay Native speaker
Mandarin Highly proficient
HOBBIES
Learning Programming, Sports (Badminton, Basketball), Study Financial Knowledge
LINKS
Linkedin
COURSES
Python Programming (Self-Enhancement), from Udemy, Youtube, Digital Booklet
Timeline
Equipement Engineer
United Microelectronics
01.2025 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Spectronik
08.2022 - 12.2024
Founding Partner
Scent Solution
12.2021 - 06.2022
Mechanical Engineering (Internship)
Steelcon Heat Transfer Equipment Sdn Bhd
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) - undefined
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Foundation in Engineering - undefined
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Chung Hua High School