Philip Fong-DI Philip Fong MSc
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Manager Electromechanical Design Inverter
MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG
- Global technical and disciplinary leadership of the electromechanical inverter design department.
- Definition and strategic planning of long-term development activities as well as continuous optimization of global development costs and budgets.
- Implementation of global standards, harmonization of engineering processes, and close coordination with international production sites.
- Cross-functional alignment of development scopes to ensure manufacturability (design-to-manufacturing).
- Professional and personal development as well as mentoring of team members.
Lead Engineer Electromechanical Design Inverter
MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG
- Technical and disciplinary leadership of a regional engineering group.
- Synchronization of development content and resource management across global sites.
- Ensuring manufacturability, management of development partners, and responsibility for the on-time start of production (SOP).
- Carrying out cost, effort, and resource planning for complex global programs.
Project Lead Electromechanical Design Inverter
MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG
- Technical representation of the project toward internal departments, customers, suppliers, and industrialization partners.
- Comprehensive resource and schedule planning in a highly dynamic technical environment.
- Implementation of design concepts, bills of materials (BOM), quality criteria, and management of change processes.
Account Manager
Merlicek & Grossebner Werbegesellschaft GmbH
- Project management and commercial handling of complex marketing campaigns.
- Central interface role to agency clients as well as support for management in the areas of finance, controlling, and HR.
Sabbatical in Indonesia
- Focus on intercultural experiences, travel, and personal development.
Project Engineer Hybrid Drive Development
DETECH Fahrzeugentwicklung GmbH & Co. KG i. A. der BMW Group
- Organizing and leading interdisciplinary problem-solving teams to ensure functional maturity.
- Coordinating interfaces between specialist departments and product lines.
- Budget planning and validation of the integration process for hardware and software releases.
Diploma Thesis Student
Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)
- Diploma thesis on: "Market opportunities of the Austrian PV industry and related sectors with regard to future developments in photovoltaics".
Research Assistant
Sustainable Europe Research Institute
- Research assistant in the field of sustainability research and process chain analysis.
Siemens Windpower Headquarters
- Support in the area of Business Development & Value Generation.
Siemens Application Management Center
- Support in the area of Business Intelligence (SAP BI).
Project Assistant & Documentation Coordinator
Andritz AG
- Project Assistant & Documentation Coordinator in the Pulp & Paper division.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Advertising, Information Technology, and Energy.
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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Sustainability Management.
Summary
Strategic leader and experienced engineer with many years of expertise in disciplinary and technical leadership of international engineering organizations, management of complex product portfolios, and commercial responsibility in the mobility sector. Proven ability in defining strategic technology roadmaps, managing resources across global competence centers, harmonizing processes, and ensuring the delivery of plant and product projects. Strong analytical skills, assertiveness, and a collaborative leadership style.
Skills
- Leadership & Organization: Disciplinary And Technical Team Leadership (Up To Global Department Responsibility), Personnel And Capacity Planning, Mentoring, Organizational Development.
- Engineering Management: Strategic Capability Building, Technology Roadmaps, Harmonization Of Engineering Processes And Tools.
- Project & Resource Management: Large Project Management, Budget And Cost Responsibility, Management Of International Interfaces And Development Partners.
- Interface Skills: Stakeholder Management, Representation Toward Internal/External Partners, Translating Technical Topics Into Business Contexts.
Languages
Education
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU)
Master of Science in Engineering · Environmental and Bio-Resources Management · Vienna, Austria
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Vienna
Master of Science in Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Vienna, Austria
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Vienna
Bachelor of Science in Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Vienna, Austria
Certifications & licenses
SAP Junior Business Process Manager
SAP Business School
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Philip is based in Vienna, Austria.
Philip speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Chinese (Elementary).
Philip has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Philip has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Philip may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Philip would be well-suited for roles such as: Manager Electromechanical Design Inverter, Lead Engineer Electromechanical Design Inverter, Project Lead Electromechanical Design Inverter.
Philip's most recent position is Manager Electromechanical Design Inverter at MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG.
In recent years, Philip has worked for MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG.
Philip is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services. Philip also has some experience in Advertising, Information Technology, and Energy.
Philip is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Product Development. Philip also has some experience in Research and Development, Sustainability Management, and Quality Assurance.
Philip has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Philip has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Project Management.
Philip holds a Master in Environmental and Bio-Resources Management from University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), a Master in Industrial Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Technikum Vienna and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Technikum Vienna.
Philip has 1 certificate: SAP Junior Business Process Manager.
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