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Hello, I’m Cesar Chang, a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer with 9+ years of experience leading projects in die casting, stamping, and sheet metal industries. I excel at driving cost savings through capital planning, process optimization, and Lean/Six Sigma practices, while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-aligned technical solutions in fast-paced environments. I have a proven track record in CAPEX project management, cost analysis, and building executive business cases aligned with AOP and LRP. I thrive in environments that demand collaboration, data-driven decision making, and a hands-on approach to turning complex challenges into actionable improvements that create measurable results.…Hello, I’m Cesar Chang, a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer with 9+ years of experience leading projects in die casting, stamping, and sheet metal industries. I excel at driving cost savings through capital planning, process optimization, and Lean/Six Sigma practices, while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-aligned technical solutions in fast-paced environments. I have a proven track record in CAPEX project management, cost analysis, and building executive business cases aligned with AOP and LRP. I thrive in environments that demand collaboration, data-driven decision making, and a hands-on approach to turning complex challenges into actionable improvements that create measurable results.

Cesar Chang

Project Manager, Product Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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Hello, I’m Cesar Chang, a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer with 9+ years of experience leading projects in die casting, stamping, and sheet metal industries. I excel at driving cost savings through capital planning, process optimization, and Lean/Six Sigma practices, while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-aligned technical solutions in fast-paced environments. I have a proven track record in CAPEX project management, cost analysis, and building executive business cases aligned with AOP and LRP. I thrive in environments that demand collaboration, data-driven decision making, and a hands-on approach to turning complex challenges into actionable improvements that create measurable results.…Hello, I’m Cesar Chang, a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer with 9+ years of experience leading projects in die casting, stamping, and sheet metal industries. I excel at driving cost savings through capital planning, process optimization, and Lean/Six Sigma practices, while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-aligned technical solutions in fast-paced environments. I have a proven track record in CAPEX project management, cost analysis, and building executive business cases aligned with AOP and LRP. I thrive in environments that demand collaboration, data-driven decision making, and a hands-on approach to turning complex challenges into actionable improvements that create measurable results.

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Hello, I’m Cesar Chang, a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer with 9+ years of experience leading projects in die casting, stamping, and sheet metal industries. I excel at driving cost savings through capital planning, process optimization, and Lean/Six Sigma practices, while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-aligned technical solutions in fast-paced environments.

I have a proven track record in CAPEX project management, cost analysis, and building executive business cases aligned with AOP and LRP. I thrive in environments that demand collaboration, data-driven decision making, and a hands-on approach to turning complex challenges into actionable improvements that create measurable results.

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. Manufacturing Project Manager at Allegion, Tecate

February 1, 2021 - Present

Lead technical coordination and CAPEX project management in the die casting environment, initiating and executing capital projects, monitoring equipment, stabilizing processes, and driving improvements. Spearheaded cost analysis for processes, products, and equipment to boost performance, cost savings, and productivity. Analyzed financial statements and prepared executive business cases aligned with AOP and LRP; supported annual forecasts and capital planning. Delivered 5.5M USD CAPEX and 6.3M USD savings in 2023-2024; supported capital reporting for informed decision-making.

Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer at Econolite, Anaheim, CA

September 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020

Supervised a team of 11 across laser, punch press and press brake operations; coordinated resources through the entire product cycle to meet customer specifications. Designed and developed complex sheet-metal cabinet structures using dedicated 3D CAD software. Planned and developed tools and mechanical equipment, increasing labor and process efficiency from 75% to 92%.

NC Programmer at Econolite, Anaheim, CA

July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017

Performed field inspections to identify defects at component level; maintained BOM and router data to ensure standardized structure. Analyzed mechanical material data to maximize product lifespan. Conducted documentation research and investigations to increase tool life, reduce cycle times and boost output.