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Wayne L.

Wayne L.

Mechanical Engineering | Supplier Management | Sourcing

Hi, I’m Wayne Liu, based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. I am an Individual Product develop engineer with over 10 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry, having worked with several multinational technology companies (e.g. Harman/Jabra/Flex ) and possessing a strong background in new product development. I have rich experience in a wide range of products, including e-cigarettes, headphones, smart speakers, LCD TVs, and other audio-visual and smart home devices. I am proficient in 3D design tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, and CAD, with deep expertise in mechanical structure design, manufacturing processes, tooling, materials, CMF, and factory operations. What I Bring to the Table 1. Design Validation & Engineering Expertise Proficient in Creo 9.0 and SolidWorks, with a strong understanding of mechanical design principles for electronic products—especially high-quality audio and visual devices. I have extensive experience in design optimization, DFM reviews, PPAP approval, and am familiar with safety standards and reliability validation, helping to reduce development risk and cost. 2. Strong Manufacturing & Process Knowledge With many years of close collaboration with assembly factories, tooling suppliers, and post-process vendors, I am skilled in material selection (PC, ABS, PMMA, Aluminum, silicone, PEEK, etc.), tolerance analysis, and advanced surface finishing processes such as water-based painting, IML, NCVM, anodizing, laser processing, and fabric wrapping process. I am effective at troubleshooting manufacturing issues and optimizing designs for mass production. 3. Project Management Capability PMP-certified, with extensive experience collaborating with global cross-functional teams. I manage project schedules, drive progress, and have successfully validated multiple products from EVT and DVT through MP in close coordination with manufacturing partners. 4. Factory Audit & Souring Based in Shenzhen, I maintain strong relationships with FG factories, assembly factories, injection molding suppliers, metal and silicone part manufacturers across Guangdong. I have rich experience of factory selection,Audit and management, conduct on-site production witnessing, and ensure effective quality control throughout production. I am optimistic, creative, and highly motivated, always ready to take on new challenges. Whether you need product design, technical consulting, bilingual communication support, factory audits, or supply chain resources, I am ready to help. I look forward to working with you.

🇨🇳Shenzhen, China$45/hr90% JSS5.00 (3)Since Jul 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#47,599 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#239 / 2,007
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.4k

Last 6 months: $6.1k

World#32,676 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#173 / 2,007
Total earnings
$9.8k

Billed in all: $10k

World#197,980 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#842 / 2,007
Per project
$1.1k

$2k in the last 6 months

World#117,396 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#394 / 2,007
Projects, last 6 months
3
67% fixed33% hourly
World#66,479 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#408 / 2,007
Projects in all
9
44% fixed56% hourly
World#212,268 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#968 / 2,007

Earnings, last 30 days

$10.3k+$1.4k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$8k$9k$10k$11kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 10% in Process Engineering

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