Mike (Xinqi) Chen
Project Engineer at Aisin Technical Center of America, Inc- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Certificate of Apprenticeship
Ontario Ministry of EducationNov, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Aisin Technical Center of America, Inc
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineer
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May 2021 - Present
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Sanhua Automotive-EU
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project / CAD Engineer
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Jun 2020 - May 2021
• Coordinate purchase, development and testing activities with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure manufacturer's milestones are satisfied.• Create and manage CAD data on both Ford and GM Teamcenter to accommodate design studies and changes with customers, help internal teams acquire and upload data whenever necessary.• Actively support customers with technical details and drawings for design feasibility and improvement.• Manage DV/PV-level testing with international teams to meet design and validation targets as per customer's engineering specification.• Collaborate with development and production teams on multiple build events by providing key customer requirements and feedbacks, solve design and manufacturing issues on component level.
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Mubea
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager / Engineer
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
• Managed vehicle suspension / coil spring programs for OEMs such as Ford and VW from project acquisition to product launch, including quotation, design, optimization, prototype building, testing (DVP&R and PVP&R) and production run.- Created design solutions for increasingly challenging vehicle engineering requirements, while maintaining product competitiveness in the market. Continuously implemented design improvement and optimization throughout development process by analytical calculation, FEM stress analysis and packaging check in CATIA and SOLIDWORKS.- Planned and conducted DV/PV-level testing to meet design and validation targets as per customer's engineering specification. Completed root cause analysis for parts failures. Created DV/PV and post-durability test reports for customers to sign off for approving upcoming build events.- Scheduled and tracked program master timing (APQP) to ensure alignment with customer's product timing to support prototype, tuning and production vehicle builds.- Created and maintained parts database system to ensure part specifications used internally are matching customer drawings. Managed product orders while coordinating cross-functional internal teams to ensure correct parts are delivered on-time to the customer locations.- Supported major build events by visiting production team and provided engineering details and results to address product issues faced at production line. Accompanied customer's on-site visits during production milestones.
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Ford Motor Company
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Test / Product Development Engineer
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Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
• Managed transmission and axle component-level test projects, including yield, fatigue, environment and characterization.- Formulated or optimized test procedures and methods to improve test efficiency, including converting existing manual process to automated operation.- Investigated and analyzed root causes with design-release engineers for test issues, including test-stand components, electronics, fixtures and specimen design.- Liaised with design release engineers and lab technicians to create the best test setup, monitored test progress and ensured test specifications and results have met customer’s test standards and requirements.- Collected and documented test data, created test reports, reviewed reports with design release engineers.
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FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Durability Test / Product Development Engineer
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May 2014 - Feb 2017
• Managed and conducted suspension durability test projects on both full vehicle and component-level chassis- Processed proving ground data and translated into test equipment programming. Completed test setup and operated test machines. Monitored and documented test progress till completion of projects. Reviewed test results with management for project sign-off.- Worked with design-release engineers to develop and plan necessary road test simulation projects to satisfy DV/PV-level test requirements.- Acquired, processed, and validated test data to develop the best test configuration for vehicle-specific test programming.- Performed root-cause analysis on both test specimen and equipment failures including test software, electronics, mechanical components, actuators and hydraulic pumps.- Lead Equipment Operations Pillar and supported improving existing processes of equipment maintenance and refurbishment, while coordinated the projects to successful completion by external contractors and internal skilled-trades workers.
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BlackBerry
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical/Customer Support Consultant
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May 2010 - May 2013
• Implemented troubleshooting with personal and enterprise clients who experienced technical difficulties on BlackBerry devices and servers• Performed research on BlackBerry software and hardware issues using RIM knowledge-base centre• Documented all troubleshooting cases in RET system to provide feedback to RIM• Continuously improved vocal communication and customer service skills • Received promotion on the third month of employment from BlackBerry Internet Service group to Enterprise Service group and maintained top stack-ranking level
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Teck Resources Limited
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Canada
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Co-op
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Sep 2008 - May 2009
• Improved mining equipment components using CAD and FE analysis• Implemented supervision for equipment refurbishment and repair work• Coordinated improvement projects for haul truck safety, wash bay and fuel station by performing research on technical specifications• Scheduled and supervised contractors performing on-site tasks and routine duties safely• Liaised with maintenance crew to develop the best maintenance schedules and solutions• Completed monthly reliability reports using MS Excel and advanced Macro programming while utilizing MS Outlook tool to arrange appointments and meetings with contractors
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Technical Services Assistant
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
• Prepared technical specifications and service records of residential boilers for the technicians to proceed work correctly and safely• Assisted technicians on taking measurements and creating blueprints• Handled customer service regarding orders and details of service packages • Prepared technical specifications and service records of residential boilers for the technicians to proceed work correctly and safely• Assisted technicians on taking measurements and creating blueprints• Handled customer service regarding orders and details of service packages
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SAIC General Motors
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China
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Automotive
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Design Engineering Intern
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May 2005 - Aug 2005
• Assisted senior engineers on solving design problems for vehicle interior components by providing precise measurements and CAD blueprints• Analyzed technical data of interior door panels with CAD and MS Excel to ensure our manufacturing and safety standards• Handled material shortage alarms on time to achieve smooth purchasing process• Translated various English documents for updating company’s website • Interfaced with suppliers for supply investigation of year 2005 and related analysis
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Education
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University of Windsor
Mechanical Engineering (Master of Applied Science), Child Safety Program -
University of Windsor
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Applied Science Co-op), Automotive