Janak Patel

About Janak Patel

Lead Manufacturing / Process Engineer with 15+ years of experience driving DFM/DFA, NPI, process validation, SPC, and continuous improvement across high-mix electronics and electromechanical systems.Proven background spanning consumer products (Apple programs at Flex) and high-reliability semiconductor capital equipment (Tier-1 EMS at Sanmina), enabling a balanced approach to cost, yield, manufacturability, and long-term reliability.Known for early design engagement, translating engineering intent into scalable manufacturing solutions, and partnering closely with test, quality, and operations teams to stabilize processes, prevent escapes, and improve capability.Strong track record of leading without authority, owning complex manufacturing challenges end-to-end, and delivering measurable business impact through yield improvement, risk reduction, and cost savings.

Experience

1. Lead Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

   Sanmina

   May 2021 — Present

   Lead DFM/DFA, PFMEA, and manufacturing readiness for high-reliability electromechanical and electronics assemblies supporting semiconductor capital equipment.Own end-to-end process development and validation across NPI and sustaining, including process flows, control plans, SPC strategy, and qualification builds.Drive $500K+ annualized cost savings through process optimization, yield improvement, and sourcing strategy, including standardization, supplier alignment, and manufacturability-driven design decisions, while maintaining strict quality and reliability requirements.Partner closely with test and failure analysis teams to identify marginal conditions, eliminate test escapes, and implement data-driven corrective actions upstream.Improve process stability and capability using SPC, yield trending, and Cp/Cpk analysis on critical characteristics.Act as a customer-facing manufacturing engineering lead, supporting design changes, qualification requirements, and production ramp readiness.Influence cross-functional teams (quality, operations, supply chain, suppliers) through technical ownership and data, leading without direct authority.

Education

• Electronics Engineer

  Bangalore, India

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor's degree, Electronics and communication Engineering