Reliability Matters Getting it Right: How to Work Effectively with your CM - With Daniel Stanphill & Sean Kincaid
Dec 9, 2025
01:05:54
Today, we’re continuing our dive into the world of contract manufacturing—a vital piece of the electronics ecosystem.
Joining me are two industry leaders who know this space inside and out. First, we have Daniel Stanphill, SMT Process Engineer at Aurora Boardworks, and alongside him, Sean Kincaid, President of K & F Electronics.
Both Daniel and Sean represent companies that provide contract manufacturing services to a wide range of customers, helping turn design concepts into dependable, production-ready circuit assemblies.
In this conversation, we’ll explore what makes for a successful relationship between contract manufacturers and their customers. We’ll talk about the types of customers they look for, the challenges they face in today’s manufacturing environment, and the common mistakes that can derail a project if not addressed early on.
Most importantly, we’ll dig into best practices that can help customers and manufacturers work together more effectively.
You may recognize Daniel and Sean. In addition to their day jobs, Daniel and Sean, along with Elias Malfavon Jr. are also co-hosts of the d-code podcast, where they share candid conversations and insights from across the electronics industry.
We’ll hear what inspired them to launch the show and how it ties into their mission of building stronger connections in this field.
So whether you’re an engineer, a buyer, or anyone working with contract manufacturers, this episode is packed with advice to help you navigate the process with confidence.
Daniel is an SMT Process Engineer at:
Aurora Boardworks
https://auroraboardworks.com
Sean is President of:
K & F Electronics
https://www.circuitboards.com
Joining me are two industry leaders who know this space inside and out. First, we have Daniel Stanphill, SMT Process Engineer at Aurora Boardworks, and alongside him, Sean Kincaid, President of K & F Electronics.
Both Daniel and Sean represent companies that provide contract manufacturing services to a wide range of customers, helping turn design concepts into dependable, production-ready circuit assemblies.
In this conversation, we’ll explore what makes for a successful relationship between contract manufacturers and their customers. We’ll talk about the types of customers they look for, the challenges they face in today’s manufacturing environment, and the common mistakes that can derail a project if not addressed early on.
Most importantly, we’ll dig into best practices that can help customers and manufacturers work together more effectively.
You may recognize Daniel and Sean. In addition to their day jobs, Daniel and Sean, along with Elias Malfavon Jr. are also co-hosts of the d-code podcast, where they share candid conversations and insights from across the electronics industry.
We’ll hear what inspired them to launch the show and how it ties into their mission of building stronger connections in this field.
So whether you’re an engineer, a buyer, or anyone working with contract manufacturers, this episode is packed with advice to help you navigate the process with confidence.
Daniel is an SMT Process Engineer at:
Aurora Boardworks
https://auroraboardworks.com
Sean is President of:
K & F Electronics
https://www.circuitboards.com