Zack Zhishang Yang

Chief Technology Officer and Vice General Manager at Yinlun TDI at Yinlun TDI, LLC

Peoria Metropolitan Area, United States

About Zack Zhishang Yang

Zack Zhishang Yang is Chief Technology Officer and Vice General Manager at Yinlun TDI at Yinlun TDI, LLC. Location: Peoria Metropolitan Area, United States.

20+ years proven records with key international assignments in China and Japan in leading Caterpillar and Yinlun global teams for products development including cooling systems products, engine and machine systems integration, and large fabricated structures with accomplishments including: -Developed strategic vision and roadmap for Yinlun's global operations with local manufacturing -Developed engine and cooling system solutions in meeting Tier 3 and Tier 4 engine emission compliance for Caterpillar global product groups including excavators, wheel loaders, and trucks. -Developed global suppliers' capabilities in enabling $35M annual cost saving for cooling and engine system products. -Enabled 10+ New Products into production for 9 product groups including large wheel loaders, large track type tractors, off-highway trucks through robust system designs by holding Engine Installation and Cooling (EIC) functional reviews in identifying and solving critical NPI issues. -Led cross functional team in solving major EIC related issues in Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects for product groups in RI segment. -Developed and implementing EIC Multiple Generation Product&Process Plan (MGPP) including digital technology with telematics and data analytics for machine health condition monitoring and aftermarket growth. -Illinois Governor Innovative Award for developing and implementing Virtual Fabrication Technology (VFT) for distortion control and fatigue life improvement in large welded structures enabling $15M+ savings. 10+ years solid R&D experiences in advance materials and processes, process simulation, and FEA structure analysis with highlights including -Principal Investigator for 3 industry led and US-government funded projects in welding, coating, and laser material processing. -The best research paper award published in 2000 Welding Journal -20+ peer reviewed technical papers published before 2003

Skills

  • Product Development
  • Engineering
  • Process Improvement

Additional experience

  • General Manager of Yinlun TDI LLC

    Yinlun TDI, LLC

    December 2020 – January 2022

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Penn State University
  • Bachelor and Master Degrees, University of Science and Technology Beijing