James Chang
Sr. Manufacturing Engr & Technical Project Manager - Manf. Support l NPI l Semiconductor Experience | Project Management | Product Development | CAD | Team Lead
- Role
- Team Lead for Manufacturing Engineering Group at ZT Systems
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Chang
Let\'s Build. Let\'s make it Better, Faster and Cheaper. I am a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with years of experience driving manufacturability, quality, and cycle-time improvements across complex electromechanical hardware. I have expertise in Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and high-reliability products. I specialize in the smooth transitioning of product design to volume production.My background includes NPI execution, sustaining engineering, and process optimization. I have supported manufacturing in both domestic and overseas environments, including cleanroom and data-center hardware production. Additionally I\'ve partnered with design, quality, supply chain, suppliers and operations to deliver measurable results in cost, quality, throughput, and time to market.Core strengths include:+ Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma (waste elimination, standard work, Kaizen)+ Process improvement & cycle time reduction+ NPI & production ramp support+ DFM/DFA, PFMEA, root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)+ CCA manufacturing, BGA reflow optimization, IPC-A-610+ CAD & rapid prototyping (SolidWorks, Creo, additive manufacturing)+ Supplier collaboration, ECOs, CCBs, make-vs-buy analysisI combine a hands-on and data-driven approach to manufacturing engineering—whether optimizing a reflow profile, error-proofing material flow, developing OMS/work instructions, or resolving field failures through structured analysis. I am equally comfortable operating as a senior individual contributor or technical lead, adapting quickly as priorities, schedules, and constraints change.Throughout my career I’ve worked across diverse teams, cultures, and disciplines. I value practical solutions that work on the factory floor, not just in design reviews. My motivation comes from complex manufacturing challenges, continuous improvement, and building robust processes that enable reliable, repeatable production.
Experience
Team Lead for Manufacturing Engineering Group
Jan 2026 — Present · Georgetown, TX, US
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree
Texas State University
Master of Science - MS
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