Hardware supply chain and strategic sourcing leader with 17+ years of experience spanning hardware engineering, manufacturing, and procurement for complex electromechanical systems.
Experienced in scaling hardware programs from NPI through manufacturing ramp to high-volume mass production, operating at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain execution.
Deep expertise in commodity strategy, supplier ecosystem development, cost modeling, and risk-based sourcing decisions supporting large-scale production (>150,000 units annually).
Proven track record building resilient supplier ecosystems and enabling global manufacturing expansion while maintaining cost discipline, quality, and long-term reliability.
Core Competencies
Strategic Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Strategy
Supplier Ecosystem
Supplier Ecosystem Development & Consolidation
NPI & Ramp
NPI & Manufacturing Ramp Support
Cost Modeling
Cost Modeling / Should-Cost / TCO Analysis
Negotiation
Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management
Risk Mitigation
Supply Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Cross-Functional Leadership
Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance
Professional Experience
2015 – 2025
Gogoro – Procurement Manager
Key member of the early supply chain team, helping build and scale the hardware supply chain from early development to high-volume manufacturing.
Battery & Energy Systems
Led sourcing and supplier management for lithium-ion battery modules, utilizing cells from Panasonic, Samsung SDI, and LG.
Supported battery pack production exceeding 150,000 units annually.
Managed sourcing and supplier relationships for battery swap station systems, including: AC/DC charging modules, Power factor correction (PFC) modules, Industrial computers and power control systems.
Electromechanical Component Scope
Motor modules
Electronic throttles
Dashboard modules
Energy storage cabinets
Custom connectors
Commodity Strategy
Developed and executed commodity sourcing strategies and roadmaps, balancing: Cost structure, Supplier capability and capacity planning, Manufacturing readiness and yield assumptions, Long-term reliability and supply risk.
Because of system complexity, procurement at Gogoro was never just about price, but about making informed trade-offs across cost, capacity, risk, and scalability.
Global Expansion & Scale-Up Experience
International Market Expansion
Supported Gogoro's market expansion into Japan, France, Germany, India, and South Korea. Coordinated supplier readiness, localization planning, and ramp-up strategies across international markets.
Cross-Functional Scale
Worked cross-functionally to ensure the supply chain could scale globally while maintaining consistent quality and delivery performance.
Pre-NASDAQ Readiness
Contributed to supply chain readiness during the company's pre-NASDAQ listing preparation, requiring disciplined approaches to cost structure and supplier accountability.
2010 – 2015
HTC – Mechanical Component Engineer
Led mechanical component development for smartphone products, working closely with R&D and global suppliers to optimize cost, yield, and manufacturability.
Collaborated with major suppliers including Foxconn, Catcher, and BYD across manufacturing technologies including: CNC machining, Plastic injection molding, Anodizing, Metal stamping, Die casting, Gravity casting.
Supported 12+ flagship smartphone launches from NPI through mass production.
Developed strong understanding of how early design and tooling decisions impact cost, yield, and supply risk at scale.
Key Technical Skills Developed
CNC Machining
Plastic Injection Molding
Anodizing
Metal Stamping
Die Casting
Gravity Casting
2007 – 2010
Foxconn – Plastic Molding Engineer
Supported development of 1,000+ plastic injection molds for Nokia and Motorola mobile phone programs. Managed tooling schedules, mold trials, and readiness for product launches.
Plastic Injection Molding
Hands-on experience in plastic injection molding processes
Surface Treatment & Painting
Surface treatment and painting processes
Mobile Phone Assembly
Mobile phone assembly operations
Key Technical & Process Expertise
Manufacturing & Process Knowledge
Plastic Injection Molding & Surface Treatment
Metal Stamping, CNC Machining
Aluminum & Magnesium Die Casting
PCBA SMT (Level 6)
System Assembly & Testing (Level 10)
Motor Assembly Processes
Supplier & Component Domains
Lithium-ion Battery Cells (NCM / NCA / LFP)
Mechanical & Structural Components
Power Supply & Charging Modules
Semiconductor & Electronic Components
ODM / OEM Supplier Management
Education
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
National Chung Cheng University
2005 – 2007
Certifications & Additional Background
Master of Laws Coursework
National Taipei University
Class-A Waste Disposal Specialist Certification
Taiwan
Academic Publication
Cryobiology Conference, Society for Cryobiology (USA)
Languages
Chinese
Native
English
Professional working proficiency
Contact Me
If you are currently hiring for roles in hardware supply chain, strategic sourcing, supplier development, or NPI manufacturing ramp, please feel free to contact me.