EMS Production & Business Lead

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:

1. 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

3. Vendor & Supply Chain Management

- Manage PCB vendors, component suppliers,
and contract manufacturers

- Drive cost optimization and sourcing
strategies

- Resolve quality issues with vendors

4. 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

5. Process & Engineering Interface

- Work with R&D for DFM and DFT

- Improve assembly processes and reduce
bottlenecks

- Introduce fixtures, jigs, and automation

6. 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:

- Opportunity to build an EMS business
within a medtech startup

- Ownership of manufacturing and revenue
stream

- High impact role working with founders