Bao Feng
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
I have been working in the marketing/sales role since 2020 as a Product Manager. Since then, I have served a broad customer base in many manufacturing industries in business development projects through the whole cycle of sales funnel. Previously I worked in the heavy machine industry for nearly 20 years as a technical expert in materials and component manufacturing and a 6-sigma black belt. In this capacity, I led interorganizational teams in the successful development of materials and technologies implemented in production with significant business impact.
With my passion and background in machine, manufacturing, and commercialization, I am confident that I can take on a leadership or contributor role in marketing or application engineering.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Manager
Oerlikon Balzers
09.2020 - 07.2024
- Developed and executed marketing strategies for PVD thin films across diverse market segments with a focus on Oil and Gas in the past three years
- Collaborated with internal teams in R&D, production, and quality to secure multimillion-dollar business opportunities
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
Engineering Specialist
Caterpillar
02.2011 - 09.2020
- Led and delivered TRL and 6-sigma projects pertaining to machine components, coatings, testings, and metal repair.
- Improved manufacturing processes and product performance by applying 6-sigma methodologies through material development, quality control, capital procurement, and cost reduction initiatives.
Sr. Engineer and 6-sigma Black Belt
Caterpillar Inc
08.2006 - 01.2011
- Led process improvement and new technology introduction projects
- Deployed 6-sigma and lean manufacturing at the Thin Films Coating Center
Research Engineer
Caterpillar Inc
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Conducted research and development for government contracts pertaining to tribological and thermoelectric coatings
- Performed physical vapor deposition (PVD) and coating characterizations
- Integrated PVD coating equipment and calibrated a broad range of thin film characterization instruments
Research Consultant for Caterpillar
Adecco Technical
09.2001 - 07.2003
- Conducted R&D in thin films characterization and process sensor integration.
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana State University
08.1999 - 08.2001
- Performed coating deposition, microstructure, and mechanical property characterizations.
- Built PVD coating system
Summer Intern
Timken Research Company
05.2000 - 06.2000
- Conducted thin film coating deposition and characterizations.
Education
MBA - Marketing, Finance, Management
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2020
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgy And Heat Treat
Yanshan University
Qinhuangdao, China09.1995
Skills
- Skilled Multi-tasker
- Design for Manufacturing
- 6-sigma and lean manufacturing
- Technical and Sales Presentation
- Problem Solving
- Customer-focused Service
- Account Management
- New Business Development
- Bilingual
- Mechanical and Materials Engineering
- Industrial Coatings
- Oil and Gas equipment
- Negotiation
- Sales Strategy
- Product Management
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Beta Gamma Sigma, 2020
- 1st place in MarkStrat competition (MBA), 2019
- Caterpillar Excellence Award, 2017
- PD> Mountain Mover Award, 2014
Affiliations
- Society of Petroleum Engineers
- Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
- SVC (Society of Vacuum Coaters)
Certification
Building Business Expertise Program
Foster College of Business, Bradley University
Dec. 2014
Focus: Business Acumen
Friction, Wear, and Lubrication
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
June 2012
Focus: Tribology
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Product Manager
Oerlikon Balzers
09.2020 - 07.2024
Engineering Specialist
Caterpillar
02.2011 - 09.2020
Sr. Engineer and 6-sigma Black Belt
Caterpillar Inc
08.2006 - 01.2011
Research Engineer
Caterpillar Inc
07.2003 - 07.2006
Research Consultant for Caterpillar
Adecco Technical
09.2001 - 07.2003
Summer Intern
Timken Research Company
05.2000 - 06.2000
Graduate Research Assistant
Louisiana State University
08.1999 - 08.2001
MBA - Marketing, Finance, Management
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgy And Heat Treat
Yanshan University
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