Hao Caesar Zhong
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Summary
Results-driven Technical Manager and Senior Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in consumer electronics and advanced manufacturing. Proven expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI), quality management systems, and AI-driven process automation. Strong background in mechanical design, equipment lifecycle management, and international project coordination. Adept at driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver cost, quality, and efficiency gains.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Manager
Pegatron Service Australia Pty Ltd
07.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams in MacBook project integration, quality control, and AI automation, boosting production efficiency and reliability.
- Directed NPI from concept to mass production, creating BOMs, optimizing processes, and designing layouts to achieve capacity targets.
- Developed an AI-integrated Production Management System enabling predictive maintenance and real-time OEE monitoring.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, refining SOPs/workflows and reducing defects via structured root cause analysis.
- Coordinated technical support for Japan MacBook project launch, ensuring timely delivery.
- Established and audited ISO 9001-compliant QMS.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Pegatron Service Australia Pty Ltd
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed full equipment lifecycle: design, validation, maintenance, and optimization.
- Reduced downtime through predictive maintenance strategies and vendor collaboration on FAT/SAT and retrofitting.
- Designed retrofits using Creo/AutoCAD and leveraged additive manufacturing to cut lead times by 50%.
- Implemented preventive maintenance & calibration protocols aligned with ASME/ANSI standards.
Mechanical Engineer
Linfox Armaguard Group Pty Ltd
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Performed PCB-level diagnostics and repairs on ATM systems for major banks.
- Conducted failure analysis on electromechanical/power distribution assemblies.
- Authored 8D reports for DOA items, implementing quality control measures on refurbished components.
Assistant Engineer
RUI-TAI Technology
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Audited drawings for GD&T compliance (ASME Y14.5) and optimized workflows.
- Built SPC reports with SQL for CTQ dimensions, improving quality monitoring.
- Supported design engineers with DFM improvements and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Education
Master of Manufacturing Engineering & Management -
UNSW
01.2014
Master of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
UNSW
01.2013
Bachelor of Mechanical Design, Manufacturing & Automation - undefined
Hunan University
01.2011
Skills
- Mechanical Design: AutoCAD, Creo (Pro-E)
- Quality & Process: Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (Fishbone, 5 Whys), ISO 9001
- Operations: NPI, Production Layout Design, BOM Management, Shop Flow Systems
- Leadership: Project Management, Team Collaboration, Vendor & Customer Relations
Certification
- Test & Tagging (2019)
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) (2019)
Personal Attributes
- Can-do attitude
- Self-motivated
- Energetic
- Fast Learner
Languages
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Technical Manager
Pegatron Service Australia Pty Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Pegatron Service Australia Pty Ltd
07.2019 - 07.2022
Mechanical Engineer
Linfox Armaguard Group Pty Ltd
04.2016 - 07.2019
Assistant Engineer
RUI-TAI Technology
06.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
UNSW
Bachelor of Mechanical Design, Manufacturing & Automation - undefined
Hunan University
Master of Manufacturing Engineering & Management -
UNSW