About Me
Helen Tan
I'm a B2B business development specialist based in China, focused on helping European and North American buyers source reliable mold making and CNC machining services. With over a decade of experience in foreign trade and precision manufacturing, I bridge the gap between overseas product teams and qualified Chinese factories — managing communication, quality, and logistics so your projects ship on spec and on time.
What I Do
My role is to be your eyes, ears, and project manager on the ground in China. I don't just forward quotes — I qualify suppliers, review designs for manufacturability, oversee tooling and production, and perform hands-on quality inspections before anything leaves the factory.
- Supplier Sourcing & Matching Identify factories with the right capability, capacity, and certification for your part — whether it's CNC milling, turning, injection molding, or die casting.
- Tooling & Production Management Oversee mold design reviews, T0/T1 samples, first-article inspection, and production scheduling to keep timelines on track.
- Quality Control & Inspection Coordinate in-process and pre-shipment inspections, including dimensional reports and material certifications.
- Logistics & Documentation Handle export documentation, shipping coordination, and clear English progress updates throughout the project.
My Experience
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B2B Business Development Manager
Mold & CNC Machining Export Division, 2019 – Present
Lead overseas business development for a precision manufacturing group. Manage the full sourcing lifecycle for European and North American clients — from initial RFQ and supplier matching through tooling, production, QC, and shipment. Consistently maintain a 98% on-time delivery rate across all active projects.
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Senior Foreign Trade Sales Engineer
Precision Machining Co., Ltd., 2016 – 2019
Managed key accounts in the EU and US markets for CNC machined and injection-molded components. Conducted on-site factory audits, negotiated tooling contracts, and coordinated with engineering teams to resolve DFM issues before production.
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International Trade Specialist
Manufacturing Export Company, 2014 – 2016
Started my career handling export documentation, shipping logistics, and client communication for small-to-medium OEM orders. Built the foundation for understanding cross-border trade, Incoterms, and the realities of China-to-overseas manufacturing.
Client Testimonials
Feedback from buyers I've supported across Europe and North America. Company names are anonymized for confidentiality.
"Helen consistently delivered parts that passed our incoming QC on the first shipment. Her communication during tooling trials saved us weeks."
"We had a difficult tight-tolerance part that two previous suppliers failed on. Helen found the right factory and managed the process flawlessly."
"Reliable, responsive, and honest about lead times. Working with Helen feels like having a sourcing team on the ground in China."
"She caught a material specification issue our own team missed before production started. That one review saved us a costly rework."
"Clear, professional, and always available. The factory audit report she provided gave our leadership confidence to approve the project."
Discuss your project with me
Tell me about your sourcing needs — I'll get back to you within one business day.