Sagar Sawant

About Sagar Sawant

Results-driven Technical Program Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Leader with over 10 years of experience driving hardware development, Lean manufacturing, and supply chain optimization at Ultra Clean Technology. Certified PMP® and Six Sigma Black Belt, I specialize in leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex electromechanical products like wafer-handling robots and gas delivery systems from design to full-scale production.I excel at managing NPI programs, optimizing manufacturing processes, and syncing engineering, operations, and suppliers to hit critical milestones. My expertise spans Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC, Hoshin Kanri), DFM, and technical validations, bolstered by tools like SmartSheet, Power BI, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD. Passionate about optimizing efficiency, enhancing quality, scaling production, and reducing cost. I’ve delivered 10+ novel products on time and within budget while mentoring teams to exceed performance goals.If you’re seeking a leader who bridges technical innovation with operational excellence, whether for Technical Program Management (TPM), manufacturing engineering, or supply chain roles—let’s talk. I thrive in fast-paced environments, driving continuous improvement and delivering measurable impact.Email me at s••••••••@gmail.com to discuss opportunities.Specialties: Technical Program Management | Manufacturing Engineering | Lean Manufacturing | Supply Chain Management | NPI | Process Optimization | Cross-Functional Leadership | Quality Assurance | Stakeholder Collaboration | Data-Driven Decision-Making

Experience

1. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

   Ultra Clean Technology

   Apr 2023 — Present · Hayward, CA, US

   Managed a team of engineers for NPI, scaling manufacturing capacity and continuous process improvement for semiconductor capital products.• Led initiatives for NPI, sustainability, and manufacturing support for wafer-handling robots, Etch & Deposition tools, heaters, and thermocouple manufacturing lines.

Education

• Western Michigan University

  Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering

  2015 — 2017

• Shivaji University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Value Stream Mapping
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Engineering
• Fixture Design
• Autocad
• Kaizen
• Lean Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Teamwork
• Continuous Improvement
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• 5s
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Flexographic Printing
• Mathcad
• Ansys
• Quality Control
• Problem Solving
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Matlab
• Catia
• Product Development
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• Process Optimization
• Analytical Skills
• Packaging
• Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (Pfmea)
• Flexible Packaging
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Manufacturing