Antonio Chen

General Manager @ Black Diamond Equipment

About

I thrive at the intersection of engineering precision and strategic vision. Here’s how my journey can strengthen your product innovation engine: ◎ From zero to a high-performance team: Scaled and structured the Taiwan office, architect processes that fuel product development, regulatory confidence, and post-market support. ◎ NPI and life-cycle leadership: As General Manager at Black Diamond Equipment, I’ve led new product introductions with cross-departmental collaboration, cost optimization, and customer-focused quality management. ◎ Global strategy & supplier partnerships: At SRAM, I directed NPD and resource alignment across geographies, steered strategic QCD negotiations, and drove efficiency gains through continuous improvement. ◎ Engineering rigor meets business results: With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on expertise in GD&T, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing processes, I align technical feasibility with market-ready product outcomes. What I bring to the table: ◎ A visionary yet pragmatic approach to product development strategy ◎ Demonstrated success in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams ◎ A deep understanding of the full product lifecycle—from concept to launch and beyond ◎ The agility to navigate regulatory standards and ensure quality compliance Let’s connect! I’m passionate about driving innovation and building cohesive, mission-oriented teams that deliver market-winning products. If you're interested in exchanging insights on product leadership or exploring collaboration opportunities, feel free to reach out or connect here.

Country

Taiwan

City

Taichung City

Industry

Sporting Goods

Skill

Laboratory Skills, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), Quality Management, Process Control, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Injection Molding, Project Management, Machining, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Design for Assembly, Supplier Management, Tolerance Analysis, Die Casting, Process Manufacturing, Sintering, Finish

Experience

General Manager

Black Diamond Equipment

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Taichung City, Taiwan

1. Sourcing and Development 2. Production Transition and Quality Management 3. Procurement Efficiency 4. Customer Service and Warranty Management 5. Cost Optimization and Efficiency 6. New Product Introduction and Innovation

Supplier Development Engineering Manager

SRAM

2022-7 - 2024-3 · 1 yr 9 mos

Taichung City, Taiwan

• Research & Development Strategy initiation. • Overseas team work effectiveness improvement. • Oversaw NPI project and resource status. • Strategic QCD negotiation with key vendors. • Continues improvement project leading on process efficiency and cost saving.

Variation Management Engineer

SRAM

2019-7 - 2022-6 · 3 yrs

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Provide design variation management support with the tolerance analysis process capability evaluation and GD&T communication. • Implement DFM/DFA concepts to the product development process. • Provide production inspection and quality control with complex GD&T support. • Incorporate international standard (ASME, ANSI, DIN, ISO, JIS) management using Techstreet.

Assistant Manager

SRAM

2017-7 - 2019-7 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Taiwan

• Provided leadership to the design process and process variation management. • Oversaw the large-scale production of consumer products from prototype to market. • Cooperated with a multitude of teams to ensure the seamless transition of product from the conceptual stage to production. • CM, OEM, JDM development and management. • Communicated with various vendors to resolve issues and fine-tune component requirements during the manufacturing process.

Senior Process Engineer & Supervisor

SRAM

2012-10 - 2017-7 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Taiwan

• Led new component development from the initial prototype to the production verification stage involving various manufacturing processes which included, forging, injection molding, die casting, stamping, machining, and finishing. • Troubleshooted and solved design, manufacturing, and quality issues. • Utilized DFM concepts to optimize the component cost, quality, and delivery.

Continuing Education Lecturer

National Chin-Yi University of Technology

2017-2 - 2024-1 · 7 yrs

Taichung City, Taiwan

• Taught the Manufacturing Engineering and Computer-Aided-Design (Solidworks) curriculum • Taught Manufacturing Process curriculum • Taught Material Planning curriculum

Senior Research And Development Engineer

Jabil

2011-7 - 2012-9 · 1 yr 3 mos

Taiwan

• Delivered expertise in project scope and process capability on new processes for cell phone and tablet housing components. • Developed procedures regarding hydro forming, forging, die casting, and machining processes to meet cell phone housing requirements.

Visiting Research Scientist

Northern Illinois University

2007-9 - 2008-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Illinois, United States

• Investigated micro sheet metal forming ability with grain size impact. • Published 5 internationally accredited Journal and conference papers, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chi-Han-Chen.

Education

National Cheng Kung University

Mechanical Engineering

2004-9 - 2010-1 · 5 yrs 5 mos

• Scholarship of Graduate Students Study Abroad Program, Ministry of Science and Technology • Teaching Assistance Scholarship/ Research Assistance Scholarship • Dissertation: Forming Limit Prediction of Micro Sheet Metal Forming due to Grain Size Effect