yanhong sha

Coordinated all engineering tasks for Power Back Door system development and funcitoned as window person for customer communications Led change management relating to both design change and process change with the global team Implemented design review and risk analysis for new design Coached team members of design review tools aming to improve product robustness

Established mid and long term product strategy that brings profitable growth. Developed business plans on product portfolio and new technology innovation comprised of market analysis, product concept feasibility, profit and loss simulation as well as implementation plan. Implemented seating frame strategies allowing the common use of 80% components on different models, resulting development cycle reduction by 6 months and tooling cost drop of 60%.

Led 3 Nissan Brand Models and 2 Venuia Brand Models seating system project management directly from concept phase until market launch. Engaged in target customer needs investigation, product performance setting and definition, technical file preparation, product engineering, performance validation as well as manufacturing process auditing to achieve Quality, Cost and Time target.

Implemented Value Analysis and Value Engineering, continuously contributing 3% cost reduction annually. Accomplished the “budget seat” target in Venucia brand by applying the design-to-cost principle, enabled by the combination of new material and structure, new supplier strategy and new development process.