Francis Francis

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About Francis Francis

Technical Professional SummaryAs Head of Sales & Marketing at Hiflo Solders, I combine metallurgical engineering and applied process science with commercial strategy to deliver qualified solder solutions for high‑reliability electronics. My work translates alloy chemistry and manufacturing controls into verifiable performance outcomes — solderability, joint reliability, wetting profile, thermal fatigue life and electrical conductivity — for EMS, automotive, medical and defence customers- Core expertise: alloy design and specification (SnAgCu, SnPb eutectic, SnBi, specialty alloys); impurity control and tolerance management; flux chemistry and activation profiling; dross control and melt‑house metallurgy; pot life and paste rheology for SMT applications- Qualification & compliance: define material acceptance criteria tied to IS/LME/BIS/QCO specifications, develop batch traceability and certificate-of-conformity workflows, and manage NABL lab testing regimes and supplier audit programs- Process integration: set soldering process windows (reflow thermal profiles, wave solder parameters, selective soldering decisions), implement SPC for wettability and intermetallic control, and reduce NPI cycle time via standardized test matrices (SIR, X‑ray, shear, thermal cycling)- Supply chain & cost engineering: structure refinery sourcing for low‑impurity certified lots, model landed‑cost sensitivities (LME + premium + FX), and design inventory buffers and hedging strategies to stabilise margins while meeting QCO/BIS constraints- Commercial outcomes: shorten qualification timelines through concurrent engineering with OEMs/EMS partners, secure long‑term supply agreements with traceable refineries, and convert technical differentiation into measurable TCO reductions for customers.I operate at the intersection of lab, plant and market: specifying metal chemistry, enforcing manufacturing controls, and packaging the technical narrative into procurement‑grade documentation that satisfies quality and regulatory reviewers. If you need a technical partner to qualify alloys, optimise process windows, or translate regulatory change into operational plans, let’s connect.