Role Summary

We are setting up an in-house EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) capability and are looking for a leader who can both run manufacturing operations and drive external business to fully utilize production capacity. This is a 0→1 role requiring a mix of production expertise, vendor management, and customer acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

- EMS Setup & Production Management

- Set up and scale EMS operations (PCB assembly, box build, testing)

- Drive production planning, line balancing, and capacity utilization

- Ensure smooth execution of SMT/THT assembly and final product integration

- Own yield improvement, rework reduction, and process stabilization

2. Business Development (Critical Requirement)

- Identify and onboard external clients for EMS services

- Build relationships with startups, OEMs, and hardware companies

- Generate RFQs, convert leads, and manage client communication

- Ensure optimal utilization of manufacturing capacity

- Vendor & Supply Chain Management

- Manage PCB vendors, component suppliers, and contract manufacturers

- Drive cost optimization and sourcing strategies

- Resolve quality issues with vendors
- Quality & Compliance

- Ensure incoming QC, in-process QC, and final QC systems

- Work with QA team for ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 compliance

- Implement traceability and documentation
- Process & Engineering Interface




- Work with R&D; for DFM and DFT

- Improve assembly processes and reduce bottlenecks

- Introduce fixtures, jigs, and automation
- Team & Operations
- Build and lead production team
- Drive accountability and output metrics
- Ensure shopfloor efficiency and safety

Required Skillset

- Strong experience in PCB assembly (SMT + THT)

- Understanding of Gerber files, BOM, PCB fabrication, assembly processes

- Hands-on experience with debugging manufacturing defects

- Prior experience in EMS / contract manufacturing sales or partnerships

- Strong network in hardware startups / OEMs / electronics companies

- Ability to bring in paying EMS customers

- Experience in RFQs, costing, and quotations

- Strong negotiation and client management skills

- Strong ownership mindset

Preferred Background

- Experience in EMS companies or electronics manufacturing startups

- Exposure to medical devices is a plus

What We Expect

- Execution-focused and hands-on approach

- Ability to build from scratch and drive both production and revenue

- Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment

What You’ll Get

- Chance to build an EMS business within a medtech startup

- Ownership of manufacturing and revenue stream

- High impact role working with founders

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