Eric Deng Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Anaheim, California, Us

As the co-founder of a startup venture in Southern California, assumed responsibility for spearheading new product design and development, crafting innovative sales and marketing strategies, orchestrating brand establishment and development, managing P&L, and initiating manufacturing operations start-up.As the head of the New Product Development teams:- Launched a full line of high-end, award-winning, restaurant equipment in Feb 2015. Products included ranges, lineups, cooking suites, refrigeration, fryers, upright convection ovens, and wine cellars.- Launched two full lines of high-end, award-winning stainless steel outdoor cooking products (Hestan Outdoor and Aspire by Hestan) in March 2016 and March 2017 . Products included grills, Outdoor Living Suites, pizza ovens, under-counter refrigeration, and accessories. - Launched a full line of high-end, award-winning, stainless steel residential kitchen appliances in from 2018 - 2021. Products included dual fuel and all gas ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, rangetops, induction, upright refrigeration, dishwashers, ventilation, microwave ovens, and accessories. As the head of Marketing, led team and outside agency to successfully position Hestan as a globally renowned brand across Residential and Commercial appliance sectors by implementing comprehensive strategies encompassing digital marketing, influencer marketing, social media initiatives, print media campaigns, partnerships with designers and celebrity chefs, and robust public relations efforts.Winner of 3 Kitchen Innovation Awards, 2 VESTA Awards, 10 TWICE VIP Awards, 4 Appliance Magazine Excellence-In-Design Awards, 6 GOOD DESIGN(R) Awards, 2 Architectural Digest Awards, and a Luxe RED award.Holds 18 utility and 30 design patents to dateEstablished corporate headquarters and operations hub in Anaheim, California, within a cutting-edge manufacturing and distribution facility spanning over 190,000 square feet.

Vallejo, Ca, Us

Member of the Board of Directors of Meyer Corporation, USA, manufacturer and distributor of over 100 cookware lines in more than 30 countries, producing tens of millions of pans per year.Cookware and bakeware brands include Anolon, Circulon, Hestan, Farberware, Ruffoni, and Meyer. OEM brands include Rachael Ray, Ayesha, KitchenAid, LocknLock, BonJour, and Great Jones.Served as a member of the Board of Directors, contributing actively to discussions during annual meetings. Assessed various aspects of business strategies, P&L statements, SWOT analysis, product portfolios, competitive analysis, and comprehensive marketing reports.

Greenwood, Mississippi, Us

Assumed full accountability for the establishment of the new Viking Commercial Products division in Southern California. Directed multifaceted teams encompassing engineering, sales, marketing, production, and service professionals in the comprehensive lifecycle management of high-end commercial cooking, refrigeration, and food preparation equipment. Overseeing all aspects from design and development to production, sourcing, marketing, and sales, including a diverse range of products such as freestanding ranges, custom lineups, cooking suites, griddles, char broilers, fryers, French tops, hot tops, refrigerated drawers, pasta cookers, salamanders, cheesemelters, and various other countertop equipment.Operational startup achievements included: assembling and supervising a team across multiple disciplines, establishing an R&D and custom production facility, inclusive of a fully CSA certified test lab. Collaborated with industrial design consultants, chefs, and marketing experts to outline and delineate the entire product line, encompassing aesthetics, features, pricing, model configurations, accessories, and performance requirements. Facilitated the training of manufacturing personnel, culminating in the commencement of production within 12 months of design inception.Assumed comprehensive oversight of sales and marketing operations in October 2010. Spearheaded the establishment of manufacturing representative distribution channels, devised pricing and sales strategies, directed the creation and production of marketing literature, formulated new product development strategies, crafted social media strategies and content, and guided the direction and strategy of the company website.Achieved an impressive growth in gross revenue, exceeding 80% within the initial two years of product introduction.Winner of a Kitchen Innovation Award in 2009 for the development of modular product design.

Brea, Ca, Us

Overseeing the Engineering and Quality Control departments for both high-end, stainless steel Residential (Jade, Dynasty) and Commercial (Jade) products.Led the design, development, and production launch of residential rangetops, drop-in cooktop, dual fuel freestanding ranges, and all gas freestanding ranges.Winner of the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Convention “Best of Show” Award in 2006 with the 30” French door double wall oven.Completely revamped the residential product lines through the introduction of innovative new products. Achieved a substantial increase in average product profit margins, from approximately 5% to over 35%. Significantly streamlined the average product development time to less than 12 months, marking a remarkable improvement from the industry standard of 2.5 years.Enhanced commercial customized production efficiency while optimizing workforce utilization. Elevated commercial Waldorf suites output and shipments from 16 in 2003 to over 50 by 2006. Substantially boosted cooking suites sales from approximately $775,000 in 2003 to around $2.1 million in 2006. Implemented measures to streamline and reduce suite design and production lead times by 50%, enhancing operational agility and responsiveness.

Cerritos, Ca, Us

Formerly Twin Eagles, Inc.Development of stainless steel outdoor cooking and food preparation products, including barbecue grills, pizza ovens, and refrigerated cabinets.Brands of products included Twin Eagles, Ducane, Dynasty, and Cal Spa.Oversee the Engineering department: product design, SolidWorks (CAD) conceptual rendering, product testing, planning, and scheduling.Engineering accomplishments:Finalist for the 2003 HPBA Vesta Innovative Award with the salamangrill, an outdoor over-fired infrared gas broilerResponsible for patent and trademark applications: Over-fired gas infrared broiler design and testing – salamangrill. Outdoor and indoor modular refrigeration design testing (co-inventor)New products launched in 2003: 24” outdoor stainless steel over-fired salamangrill Stainless steel wood-fired outdoor pizza oven Gas infrared searing station – grill or griddle Stainless steel breakfast club – sealed burners and gas griddleResponsible for development and initial launch of company website in 2003Responsible for developing in-house production/inventory systems: monitor fabrication productivity, assembly efficiency, inventory levels, and scrap rate.

Auckland, Nz

Formerly Dynamic Cooking System, Inc. (DCS) Led a team of 40+ engineering personnel for the development of high-end, stainless steel Residential and Commercial kitchen appliances, including dual fuel and all gas ranges, rangetops, outdoor barbecue grills, outdoor heaters, and commercial cooking equipment.Brands included DCS (Dynamic Cooking Systems), GE Monogram, JennAir, Kirkland, and FrontGate.The department included director, managers, supervisors, product engineers, designers, home economists, technicians, model makers, and documentation specialists. Annual departmental budget of $3M to 3.5M. Total company annual revenue of $85M to $100M. Part of an executive team that took the company from $60M+ in gross sales in 1998 to $100M+ in 2003 (from privately held to venture capital owned in 2000).Engineering accomplishments:Winner of 2001 Kitchen $ Bath Design News Most Innovative Product Awards: first place in both cooking equipment and overall categories – 30” All Gas Self Clean Range.Responsible for revamping & launching 90%+ of Residential Indoor and Outdoor product offerings.Responsible for launching GE Monogram (OEM) cooking products, including cooktops, dual fuel ranges, and barbecues, accounted for 20%+ of gross sales.Responsible for co-inventing and application of multiple patents and trademarks.Actively participated and presented at strategic meetings, including bank syndicate meetings, executive staff meetings, marketing advisory board, new product introduction meetings, cost improvement committee, customer satisfaction committee, and engineering change board.Coordinate department and project expenses, capital expenditure, and annual budget.Introduction and implementation of formal processes and procedures: New Product Introduction, cross-functional teams, Engineering Change Request/Order, Manufacturing Deviation, and Quality Control Request, etc.Other positions held:Director, EngineeringEngineering Manager, Gas Products

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Us

Responsibilities include designing and testing of commercial aircraft refrigerators, air chillers, and wine chillers, project scheduling, FAA, Boeing, and Airbus certifications, vendor contact, and drawing verification. Cross-functional coordination with aircraft and galley manufacturers, aircraft operators, quality control, marketing, sales, repair, and manufacturing personnel.Project leader of product reliability and performance evaluation program. Coordination with technical service to develop programs (MS Excel/Access) to monitor and analyze reliability data.

Richardson, Tx, Us

Formerly Superior Fireplace CompanyResponsibilities for all three engineering positions include product design, scheduling, vendor contact, cost analysis, product development and coordination from pilot to full production, and management of designers, technicians, and model makers. Also responsible for sheet metal design on AutoCAD and PRO/Engineer, atmospheric gas burner design, and agency testing and certification through AGA/CGA and UL. Cross-functional coordination with marketing, sales, quality control, service, and manufacturing.Multi-sided direct vent sealed-combustion gas fireplaces.Redesigned front-opening top and rear vent sealed-combustion gas fireplaces.Heat-circulating and radiant up-vent gas fireplaces. Multi-sided wood-burning fireplaces.Other positions held:Senior Project EngineerProject EngineerAssociate Engineer

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Mba, Business Administration

Bs, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering