Weiting (Daniel) Lin

Project Manager at UniStrong Technology Project Planner at Ford Motor Company

Taiwan

About

Highlights of My Achievements: Project Management: Successfully launched over 30 autonomous driving hardware and software projects in the agriculture industry, covering ECU, electric steering wheels, Android development, and auto-pilot algorithms. Led over 20 automotive part development projects, including transmissions, brake discs/pads, batteries, filters, shock absorbers, windshields, and spark plugs. The maximum contract value handled was ¥3 million (RMB). Overseas Business Development: Over 3 years of experience as the primary contact for overseas business, generating $5.3 million (USD) in revenue. Responsibilities included refining contracts, providing quotes, collecting payments, and managing shipments. Recognized for Excellence: Awarded the Top Achiever Performance Rating twice at Ford and the Excellence in Management Award at UniStrong. Team Management: Managed a project management team of 3 direct reports, overseeing performance, project delivery, and team growth.

Experience

  • Project Manager at Xi'an Unistrong Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
    Oct 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    1. Managed Android software projects for GNSS-based autonomous driving with Agile/Scrum, overseeing full lifecycle from requirements to delivery. 2. Hosted daily stand-ups, assigned tasks, and removed blockers via JIRA/Confluence. 3. Quantified risks, guaranteed 0 downtime / data loss in migrations. 4. Led hardware development (including ECU/motor systems) from prototyping to mass production. 5. Drove overseas operations end-to-end: contract negotiation, payment reconciliation, and logistics. 6. Developed product development guidelines and establish KPIs for the Project Management Department. Supervised a team of 3 direct reports, serving as the lead of the PM Department.

  • CEO Assistant at Focuslight Technologies Inc.
    Apr 2018 - Feb 2019 · 11 mos

    1. Organized monthly high-level management meetings and supported the CEO in implementing action items. 2. Tracked core project progress, including LiDAR and Autonomous Driving initiatives. 3. Introduced Ford’s problem-solving and quality systems to improve operational efficiency. 4. Monitored and reported on the progress of various tasks across the headquarters and subsidiaries.

  • Ford Motor Company (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Project Planner
      Jul 2015 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      1. Led end-to-end development of automotive parts projects, from kickoff through supplier selection, engineering design/testing, to PPAP sign-off and delivery. 2. Facilitated weekly meetings to monitor progress and ensure communication between internal teams and suppliers. 3. Managed various commodities, including transmissions, brake discs/pads, batteries, filters, shock absorbers, windshields, and spark plugs. 4. Proficient in Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS). 5. Supported ESOW, APQP, FMEA, and IMDS submissions. 6. Prepared weekly and monthly reports, trained two new planners, and served as team lead.

    • Plant Vehicle Team Engineer
      Nov 2013 - Jul 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos

      1. Identified root causes and implemented solutions for assembly/design defects using tools like 6-PANEL and 8D. Addressed issues including fit & finish, water leaks, and noise. 2. Implemented interim and permanent containment actions to resolve quality issues. 3. Executed design changes using CATIA V5 and supported tooling/fixture design. 4. Experienced in the entire vehicle manufacturing process, from BIW welding and assembly, painting, airtightness testing, to assembly, quality inspection, road, and water-leak testing.