Alex Wu
About Alex Wu
Alex Wu serves as the Engineering Manager for Door Hardware at Spectrum Brands, where he has worked since 2008. He holds an M.B.A. from Xiamen University and a B.S. in Automotive Engineering from Hunan University.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Alex Wu has served as the Engineering Manager for Door Hardware at Spectrum Brands since 2008. In this role, he is responsible for supporting new product start-ups, ensuring that projects meet timelines, cost efficiency, and quality standards as defined in Milestone documents. His work involves providing technical and programmatic direction to a team of engineers and drafters focused on new product development in the USA. Additionally, he offers engineering support to the Xiamen Operations and other plants for Sustaining Engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Alex Wu holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Xiamen University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician from Hunan University, completing his studies from 1995 to 1999. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both engineering and business management, enhancing his capabilities in product development and project management.
Background
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Alex Wu worked at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. as a Sustaining Engineer from 2007 to 2008 in Xiamen, China. His experience in sustaining engineering has contributed to his current role, where he applies his technical knowledge and project management skills to lead engineering initiatives.
Achievements
In his role at Spectrum Brands, Alex Wu has played a significant part in ensuring the successful launch of new products while maintaining quality and cost standards. His leadership in providing engineering support to operations and his direction to engineering teams have been integral to the company's product development efforts.