Fan Li

Senior manager with over 20 years of experience in the PCBA industry, recognized for exceptional troubleshooting and cross-functional leadership at top-tier companies including Google Hardware, Tesla, Pulse Electronics, and BlackBerry. Demonstrated success in delivering tens of millions of high-quality PCBAs at a 6 sigma level while championing Six Sigma methodologies. Proficient in data-driven decision-making and negotiation, which has significantly improved product reliability and supply chain efficiency. Committed to utilizing technical expertise and leadership skills to foster innovation and excellence within the industry.

• Six Sigma advocate and practitioner since 2000, first 1% of certified Six Sigma Blackbelt (#1322) by ASQ in 2003.
• Over 10 years experience of managing global teams in NPI, process and manufacturing.
• Managed to deliver tens of millions of products annually with over 99% yield, which is better than 6 sigma PPMO.
• 25+ years experience in electronics assembly (PCBA) in a wide range of products, from consumer products, servers/data center and automotive.
• United strength in PCBA and quality. From statistical foundations to the leading edge package knowledge.

My understanding of quality is. 

'Quality is a defending position in a game. The best defending is to be offending or to be proactive'

• Quality starts with design, design for excellence is proactive
• Quality bases on solid fundamentals. Better process, less defects
• Utilize enhanced detectability. Screen out once defects happened.
• Build a transparent, trustful relationship with CM partners and own the quality.