Penchamart Pimpru
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Project Engineer with 8+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing and product development, including 3 years at Kohler and 5 years as a Mechanical Engineer in Thailand. Experienced in cost reduction, new product development, automation, and tooling design. Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams, coordinate suppliers, and improve production efficiency. Currently based in the United States with additional experience in operations management and team leadership, and fully prepared to return to an engineering role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner / Operations Manager
Toast in Town Breakfast Restaurant
CA
01.2025 - Current
- Co-founded and managed daily restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling, stuff storage and service workflows
- Supervised and trained front-of-house team to ensure efficient and high-quality service
- Implemented operational improvements to reduce service delays and enhance customer satisfaction
- Managed team performance and coordinated daily business operations in a fast-paced environment
Cosmetology Trainee (Licensed)
California
01.2024 - Current
- Completed cosmetology licensing and gained hands-on client service experience
- Developed attention to detail, time management, and client-focused service skills
Project Engineer
Kohler
Thailand
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Led cost-saving initiatives to reduce manufacturing expenses while maintaining product quality
- Supported new product development (NPD) from concept to production
- Conducted competitor product analysis to improve product design and market competitiveness
- Provided technical services and engineering support to resolve production issues
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams including design, production, and quality control
Mechanical Engineer
Magnecomp Precision Technology Public Company Limited
Thailand
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Designed and improved automation machines to enhance production efficiency
- Developed and optimized tooling and manufacturing equipment
- Coordinated with suppliers, buyers, and production teams to maintain and improve product quality
- Troubleshot production issues and implemented engineering solutions to improve processes
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Agricultural Machinery Technology
Kingmongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUT NB)
ThailandSkills
Project Management
New Product Development (NPD)
Cost Saving & Value Engineering
Automation & Machine Design
Tooling & Equipment Design
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Supplier & Cross-functional Coordination
Lean Manufacturing
Team Leadership & Operations Management
AutoCAD / SolidWorks (Basic–Intermediate)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
- Available to work immediately
- Open to Mechanical Engineer / Project Engineer /Process Engineer
Timeline
Co-Owner / Operations Manager
Toast in Town Breakfast Restaurant
01.2025 - Current
Cosmetology Trainee (Licensed)
01.2024 - Current
Project Engineer
Kohler
01.2013 - 01.2016
Mechanical Engineer
Magnecomp Precision Technology Public Company Limited
01.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Agricultural Machinery Technology
Kingmongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUT NB)