Aking Jin

Led global R&D and product development for cutting-edge eBike technologies, managing a PMO overseeing 25+ cross-functional projects while driving innovation strategy, portfolio prioritization, and international market expansion aligned with business objectives. Led global R&D & PMO for eBike portfolio, overseeing 25+ cross-functional projects and driving innovation strategy, portfolio prioritization, and international expansion. Established full R&D governance framework – enhanced IPD process, stage-gate reviews, risk protocols – ensuring on-time delivery and regulatory compliance. Managed 25+ concurrent projects (motors, batteries, IoT, apps); optimized resources, resolved interdependencies, delivered all projects on schedule. Led cross-cultural global teams (incl. US BD), achieved >$10M US sales in 2025, collaborated with international customers on technical solutions. Launched benchmark products: 250W/500W motors (Bosch-level), 692Wh/352Wh/250Wh batteries (0.1% defect rate), smart helmets/displays/TBOX/IoT components → 1,000+ units sold, hundreds of millions RMB revenue. Served as key liaison among R&D, design, marketing, and C-level; delivered executive reporting and ensured cross-functional alignment. Controlled multi-million R&D budget, standardized designs with suppliers, achieved $1M+ cost savings in 2024 and maximized innovation ROI. Built and coached high-performing PMO & project teams, fostered innovation culture, implemented talent development and succession planning. Proactive risk management across critical projects, resolved escalated issues, maintained near-zero defect rates and top-tier customer satisfaction.

Directed global manufacturing expansion and automation initiatives for power tool motors and assembly lines, leading cross-continental transfers, process standardization, and multi-million-dollar cost optimization projects across Asia, North America, and Latin America. Led large-scale global production transfers, successfully relocating 14 assembly lines to Vietnam and 10 motor/assembly lines to Mexico (2019-2020), while coaching local teams to achieve independent line setup, validation, and operational excellence. Established and managed advanced manufacturing engineering projects introducing 20 new motor lines; drove cross-functional collaboration with US design teams for rapid prototyping, design definition, and next-generation motor innovations (e.g., hook design, segment lamination). Spearheaded automation and process optimization initiatives across PRC, Vietnam, and Mexico facilities, implementing fully unmanned BLDC lines, auto-fusing, automated gluing, and integrated testing/crimping/printing machines, reducing headcount by up to 90% per line (from 11 to 1) and boosting productivity by 30-50%. Delivered cumulative cost savings exceeding $3.5 million through automation projects ($1.7M in 2018, $645k in 2019, $700k projected 2020), material/design optimizations (e.g., eliminating varnish process saving $300k, COMPS design saving $0.50/part), and strategic outsourcing (terminals $130k/year, AC motors $300k projected). Designed and implemented global Process Change Request (PCR) system to standardize manufacturing processes across regions, enhancing governance, risk management, and compliance while reducing quality issues by 30%. Championed labor efficiency programs, consolidating multiple machines (e.g., magnetizing/printing/balancing into one, saving 3 headcount/line) and eliminating redundant processes.

Strategic Leadership in R&D Project Management Collaborated with international design teams, including Italian engineering partners, to define and implement overarching R&D strategies for G3 BLDC motor development, aligning projects with long-term business goals in automotive innovation. Drove portfolio prioritization and resource allocation across multiple R&D initiatives, ensuring alignment between product development and company innovation roadmaps for clients like VW, BMW, Honda, and GM. Project Governance and Methodologies Established project management frameworks incorporating Agile, Stage-Gate, and PMI best practices to build rapid prototype (RP) samples with suppliers and Italian engineering. Set up governance structures for project reviews, risk management, and decision-making, including performance, salt spray, vibration, high-low temperature, flow value, water immersion, noise, and EMI/EMC testing to verify design concepts and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Portfolio and Program Management Oversaw the entire R&D project portfolio for motor components (die casting, plastic, rubber, magnet, sintering, shaft, PCBA, gluing, stamping, coating, epoxy, protruding), ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Managed interdependencies between projects by modifying drawings based on supplier input, reviewing mold designs, approving T1/T2/T3 samples, defining measurement methods, and incorporating design modifications from Cpk values to resolve conflicts and optimize manufacturability. Risk and Issue Management Proactively identified potential risks early in the development phase and developed mitigation strategies, including DFMEA and PFMEA to drive process optimization. Ensured contingency planning for critical projects, resolved escalated issues impacting timelines or deliverables, such as through DOE for design validation and life cycle testing (performance, salt spray, vibration, noise, temperature shock).

Strategic Leadership in Global Production Transfer Led the successful transfer of ABS motor production from Germany to the People's Republic of China (PRC), defining overall R&D and manufacturing transfer strategies aligned with business objectives in automotive safety systems. Drove portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and cross-continental collaboration to ensure seamless integration and on-time mass production ramp-up. Technical Solutions and Innovation Direction Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative technical solutions and comprehensive line transfer strategies for ABS motors, evaluating technical feasibility, innovation potential, and alignment with long-term electrification and safety trends in the automotive industry. Project Governance and Phase Management Established robust project management frameworks using Stage-Gate methodologies to oversee Design Validation (DV), Process Validation (PV), Pilot Run (PR), and Mass Production (MP) phases. Scheduled milestones, tracked progress, monitored compliance with quality and regulatory standards (e.g., IATF 16949), and proactively resolved open issues to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence. Portfolio and Program Oversight Managed interdependencies across international R&D and production projects, facilitating the integration of new ABS motor models into PRC production lines for efficient mass production. Resolved conflicts between timelines, resources, and technical requirements through data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation. Risk Management and Problem-Solving Proactively identified risks during the international transfer process, developed mitigation strategies, and ensured contingency planning for critical phases. Applied analytical thinking to resolve complex challenges, including escalated issues impacting project timelines or deliverables.

echnical and Domain Expertise in Product Design Engineered stepper motors for automotive dashboard applications, demonstrating deep understanding of R&D processes, product development lifecycle, and relevant technologies in precision motor systems. Evaluated technical feasibility and innovation potential by selecting optimal plastic and metal materials, contributing to plastic and metal tooling design, and conducting trials to identify suitable magnet materials. Strategic Innovation and Process Improvement Drove technology and process enhancements to align with innovation strategies and market trends in automotive instrumentation. Optimized prototype development by creating T0 samples and refining designs to significantly boost product performance, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals for reliability and efficiency. Production Optimization and Manufacturing Excellence Led initiatives to enhance production processes, maximize capacity, and reduce cycle times through automation of winding machines and upgrading welding technology from dipper to arc-welding for superior quality outcomes. Designed efficient production layouts for multi-motor lines, reviewing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to improve overall efficiency and output. Risk Management and Quality Enhancement Proactively identified and mitigated risks in material selection, packaging, and production processes. Improved packaging reliability by transitioning from blister packs to polyform designs, reducing potential failures and enhancing product durability during transit and handling. Project Governance and Cross-Functional Collaboration

09/2004 -- 07/2007 | China University of Geosciences | Engineering Mechanics | Master | Full-time