LI XIAOPENG

• Led cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Developed and implemented quality control protocols to ensure product integrity and compliance standards.
• Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborated with design teams to optimize product specifications for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Successfully led customer qualification and SPVAL (Supplier Process Validation) for semiconductor gasline systems, securing SMARTT’s approval as a qualified supplier.

• Managed the entire product lifecycle — from customer drawing evaluation and component breakdown to final product delivery, ensuring technical compliance, and manufacturing efficiency.

Reviewed and interpreted customer drawings, decomposing assemblies into individual subcomponents, and defining detailed fabrication plans for machining, welding, and finishing.

Sourced and managed qualified vendors for subcomponent fabrication, verifying quality through inspections, audits, and documentation per engineering requirements.

• Developed and maintained BOMs, coordinating with the procurement team to ensure correct component selection, traceability, and timely material readiness. Provided engineering feedback and recommended drawing and design improvements to enhance manufacturability, weld accessibility, and product reliability.

• Authored key manufacturing documents, including Operational Method Sheets (OMS), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS/PQR), PFMEA, and Process Flow Sheets (PFS), and conducted technical reviews with customers for approval.

Planned and executed welder qualification programs, covering material selection, welding coupon preparation, inspection, and performance evaluation in accordance with AWS and ASME standards.

• Monitored daily welder training progress and ensured compliance with procedure qualification and test acceptance criteria (macro, bend, tensile, and helium leak tests). Oversaw the welding process quality and continuous improvement, ensuring the final product meets stringent semiconductor cleanliness, dimensional, and mechanical standards.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve technical challenges, and maintain robust process control.

• Perform complete machine build-up from base frame to fully operational system, including precision mechanical, electrical, optical, and vacuum subsystem assembly in ISO-class cleanroom.
• Conduct set-up, calibration, functional testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Develop and determine test specifications, methods, and procedures based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Execute vacuum chamber testing and helium leak checks to ensure system integrity and compliance with internal and customer specifications.
• Carry out stage tuning and chuck leveling using micrometer, dial gauge, and laser alignment tools to achieve micron-level accuracy.
• Integrate and verify software and hardware control systems, ensuring all motion axes, sensors, and interlocks function correctly.
• Test and troubleshoot assemblies and final systems, identifying failure root causes and implementing corrective rework where required.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings, performance results, and recommendations for design or process improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, design, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure systems meet performance targets and delivery schedules.
• Provide daily progress updates and risk assessments to upper management, ensuring projects meet planned milestones and delivery commitments.
• Support the selection, calibration, and set-up of specialized test equipment such as vacuum gauges, leak detectors, laser alignment tools, and motion controllers.

• Diagnosed and repaired aircraft systems to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
• Conducted routine inspections, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions effectively.
• Collaborated with engineers to interpret technical documentation for maintenance procedures.
• Utilized specialized tools and equipment for effective troubleshooting and repair of aircraft components.
• Mentored junior technicians, enhancing team skills and knowledge in aircraft maintenance practices.
• Streamlined maintenance processes, reducing turnaround time for aircraft servicing without compromising quality.
• Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all maintenance activities to minimize risks and hazards.

• Report all defects that are beyond defined criteria to the manufacturers/suppliers and authorities.

• Multiple overseas working trips to China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and France for emergency aircraft on ground repairment.