I am a Mechanical Engineer by profession with over 14 years of experiences in manufacturing environment, creating innovative designs and providing engineering solutions for every manufacturing need. Throughout my working experience, I work with different stakeholders of all levels and background.Strong believe in developing human resource is equally as important and challenging as developing products. Willing to roll up sleeves to get the job done within a close-knit team. Positive and willing to explore ground zero level for continuous improvement.Currently an Australian PR without limitation to work and proficient in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Acotec Sdn Bhd
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General Manager (Production)Acotec Sdn Bhd Aug 2015 - PresentKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaACHIEVEMENTS:o Spearhead factories CAPEX projects and upgrades from conceptual design up to completion and verification/justification.o Effectively communicated with internal & external stakeholders that driven towards KPI achievements.o Reduce product holding/storage cost by 8%, through the economies of scale of 3 factories.o Modified existing machineries to produce 2 additional different products, as pioneer in the industry.o Reduced production wastages from 2% to 1.5% for 3 operating factories through the economies of scale.o Streamline production processes to reduce direct labour cost by 15%.o Developed panel erection machine to enhance product handling safety at site.o Doubled product quality with minor adjustment on the machine.
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Senior Business Development ManagerSmi Electric Automation Sdn Bhd Aug 2011 - Aug 2015Selangor, MalaysiaACHIEVEMENTS:o Handled turn key projects (cold water system, compressed air system) from preliminary conceptual design up to the handover stage.o Successfully designed and commissioned various vision inspection systems (process QC check) for clients like British American Tobacco (BAT), Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Mamee Malaysia.o Completed awarded multi-million Ringgit heat tracing project for Cargill Fats & Oils (Malaysia) ahead of schedule with 10% cost saving.o Completed awarded steel mill (Masteel) shutdown works with 20%-35% margin and ahead of schedule.o Designed & commissioned the installation of fire detection system using dual zone detection (smoke & heat detectors), and suppression systems like sprinkler as well as inert gas.
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Production / Assembly ManagerBauer Equipment (M) Sdn Bhd Nov 2005 - Aug 2011Selangor, MalaysiaACHIEVEMENTS:o Design, build and mass production of slurry handling systems (desander machine & mixer machine) for SEA & China market.o Built machines for world market with local parts content.o Communicated with German counterpart to comply with EU safety standards for machine testing.o Streamline production process and reduce production lead time from 4 weeks to 3 weeks.o Modified and localized assembly parts from Germany up to 90%, without compromising quality.o Increase stock take accuracy from 70% to 98%.o Recycled / modified underutilized or obsolete parts to recover 5% wastages.
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Mechanical Design EngineerControl Instruments Sdn Bhd Aug 2002 - Oct 2005Selangor, MalaysiaACHIEVEMENTS:o Design & fabricate new painting line and successfully commissioned in Shanghai, Chinao Leading the design team to complete the spray painting booth for automotive assembly manufacturer like Toyotao Design, build, install, testing & commissioning rubber gloves and balloon production lines
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Simon Chia Education Details
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Mba -
Mechanical Engineering
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Simon Chia works for Acotec Sdn Bhd
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Simon Chia's current role is General Manager (Production) at Acotec Sdn Bhd.
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Simon Chia attended Help University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
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