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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Portfolio

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About Tiger Ziteng Zeng

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Engineer. Gearhead. Musician. Backpacker. Skilled cheese maker. 
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Work Experience

Professional Achievements

MES Coordinator

Georg Fischer Casting Solutions - IT 

December 2025 - Present

  • Lead MES go‑live efforts across production, logistics, and quality operations.

  • Validate data flow, troubleshoot automation/MES errors, and ensure complete traceability for BMW structural components.

  • Work with IT, automation teams, third‑party consultants, and plant stakeholders to align system logic with real shop‑floor processes.

Project Manager - Commissioning

Georg Fischer Casting Solutions - Maintenance 

August 2025 - December 2025

  • Lead commissioning timelines and supplier readiness for the BMW G65/G67 rear cross‑member program across diecasting, machining, automation, heat treatment, and passivation.

  • Coordinate 12 global suppliers and ensure on‑schedule first‑shot execution and pre‑production readiness.

  • Drive daily CN/US/DE engineering communication to resolve integration issues and maintain launch milestones.

Technical Skills

Hands-on Experience

  • Software: Tia portal, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Mastercam, SIMULINK, FEA, CATIA, C++, MATLAB, SIMULINK, ARDUINO, LABVIEW

  • Skills: Diecasting, CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Material Science, Root Cause Investigation

Education

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Art

University of Southern California

French

GPA: 3.8

Renaissance Scholar Prize

Bachelor of Science

University of Southern California

Mechanical Engineering

Controls and Dynamics Focus

GPA: 3.8

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Study Abroad

Institut Catholique de Paris: Media Studies

Universite de Bourgogne: A2 French

Berlin Engineering Program

Languages: Chinese, English, French, German

Engineering Highlights

Recognitions & Awards

8+ Full Vehicle Restorations

Engine rebuilds, machining, drivetrain diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting across American made and imports, trucks and sports cars.

Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing

CAD modeling, 3D printing, master cam coding with machining, working with aluminum and abs plastics. Hands on shop-floor engineering

IoT &Embedded Systems

C++ development, sensor/actuator integration, API communication, cloud connectivity, and smart device prototyping

Advanced Controls & Robotics Projects

MPC/LQR walking control for humanoid robots; PID & System ID in Matlab/Simulink

Formula SAE - Electrical Integration and manufacturing

Assisted with low‑voltage wiring harness assembly, connector routing, sensor wiring, and basic powertrain support tasks as part of the electrical subteam

Multilingual Engineering collaboration

Communication across English, Mandarin, French and German teams.

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