Kevin Patel
( Futaba North America Engineering & Marketing Corp. )
Kevin Patel is a Quality Leader and expert in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, as well as a researcher in the automotive and PCB electronics industries, based in Chicago. He specializes in Industrial IoT architectures, edge computing frameworks, cyber-physical production systems, and advanced manufacturing data platforms that enable highly connected, resilient, and high-reliability factory ecosystems. Throughout his career, he has led complex OEM vehicle platform programs and delivered strategic manufacturing and quality initiatives for major automotive manufacturers, including Toyota, Honda, and Lexus across North America and Europe. Kevin holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and is an active contributor to the global engineering community. He serves as a Senior Member of IEEE and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), and currently holds the leadership position of Chair of the IEEE Fox Valley Subsection within the Chicago Section.
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