Tianyi Yang
About Tianyi Yang
Tianyi Yang is a Platform Project Manager at Daimler AG, specializing in battery supply chain establishment and vehicle launches in China. With a background in energy and environmental engineering, he has held significant roles at Michelin and Bosch, demonstrating strong project leadership and negotiation skills.
Work at Daimler
Tianyi Yang has been employed at Daimler AG as a Platform Project Manager since 2017. In this role, he is part of the Mercedes Benz Compact Car Platform team. His focus includes redefining modern luxury and developing future technological strategies aligned with the CASE mission. He has contributed to various projects, including the Compact BEV project, which is set to be introduced to the market soon.
Education and Expertise
Tianyi Yang holds a Master of Science (MS) in Energy and Environmental Engineering from The University of Sheffield, which he completed from 2010 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in System and Control Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to his current role.
Background
Prior to his tenure at Daimler, Tianyi Yang worked as a Project Leader in production lean management at Michelin from 2013 to 2015 in Shanghai, China. He then served as a Product Manager and Internal Consultant at Bosch China from 2015 to 2017 in Wernau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. His diverse experiences in these roles have equipped him with skills in project management and product development.
Achievements
Tianyi Yang achieved significant milestones during his career, including the successful launch of the new carline GLB and the generation 2020 GLA in the Chinese market. He managed to prepone the launch by two months to coincide with the peak sales season, which resulted in a notable increase in sales volume. Additionally, he played a key role in the battery industrialization project with Farasis, contributing to the establishment of a battery supply chain to meet global demand.
Leadership and Collaboration
Tianyi Yang organized a President-level steering committee focused on critical decision-making topics, demonstrating his strong presentation and negotiation skills. His ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders has been instrumental in driving project success and aligning strategic objectives within the organization.