Weechun Chia (谢伟俊） Email & Phone Number

CAREER SUMMARY• More than 10 years of experience in customer service engineering, coupled with 20 years of manufacturing/engineering experience with Multinational Corporations• Have a strong understanding of manufacturing and end-user perspective. • Processes strong people & project management skills coupled with competent technical knowledge in instruments, equipment; that are laser optical based; as well as vacuum systems. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Played a crucial role in the starting up of PerkinElmer operations in Singapore in 1997 resulting in the operation being certified ISO9002 after 9 months of inception.* Successfully managed a group of culturally diverse technicians & operators through two (2) plant relocation and also divestment in PerkinElmer. Ensured that there were no disruptions in terms of availability of the products to the customers. At the same time managed the morale and productivity of the team.* Spearheaded and successfully drove for the availability of molded parts for design verification during instrument development, the first in the history of the company. This is the benchmark for all future development in Applera. * Nominated to be the first wave in Perkin Elmer Singapore to be trained in 6-Sigma Black Belt methodology.* Awarded Waters' President Extraordinary Effort Award for characterizing & resolving wet paint & powder coating processes & uniformity issues at the suppliers. Waters paint is a custom & non-standard mix (Textured metallic paint) in the paint industry. Specialties: Project Management, in terms of product manufacturing line transfer, plant startup experience, cost reduction exercise, ISO documentation requirements and also QSR (quality systems requirements) understanding.