EMS Production & Business Lead

Zoho; Bengaluru; Vor Ort; INR 1.500.000 - 2.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zoho is establishing an in-house EMS capability in Bengaluru and seeks a hands-on EMS Production & Business Lead. The role combines manufacturing operations leadership with external business development to fully utilize capacity in a fast-paced medtech startup context.

You will drive production planning, quality controls, vendor management, and RFQ-driven growth, with ownership of manufacturing and revenue streams.

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience in PCB assembly (SMT + THT).
• Understand Gerber files, BOM, PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Hands-on debugging of manufacturing defects.
• Experience in EMS / contract manufacturing sales or partnerships.
• Strong network in hardware startups / OEMs / electronics companies.
• Ability to bring in paying EMS customers; RFQs, costing and quotations.

Aufgaben

• Set up and scale EMS operations (PCB assembly, box build, testing).
• Drive production planning, line balancing and capacity utilization.
• Ensure SMT/THT assembly and final product integration run smoothly.
• Own yield improvement, rework reduction and process stabilization.
• Identify and onboard external clients for EMS services; build client relationships.
• Drive cost optimization and sourcing strategies; manage vendor relationships and QC.

Kenntnisse

PCB Assembly

Gerber Files

Vendor Management

EMS Sales

RFQ & Costing

DFM/DFT

Leadership

Startup Experience

Hardware Networking

Tools

ERP / MRP

Jobbeschreibung

EMS Production & Business Lead

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 05/29/2026

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 fullyutilize production capacity. This is a 0→1 role requiring a mix of productionexpertise, vendor management, and customer acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

1. EMS Setup & Production Management

• Set up and scale EMS operations (PCBassembly, box build, testing)
• Drive production planning, linebalancing, and capacity utilization
• Ensure smooth execution of SMT/THTassembly and final product integration
• Own yield improvement, rework reduction,and process stabilization

2. Business Development (CriticalRequirement)

• 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
• 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 / ISO9001 compliance
• Implement traceability and documentation

5. Process & Engineering Interface

• Work with R&D for DFM and DFT
• Improve assembly processes and reducebottlenecks
• 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 customersExperience in RFQs, costing, and quotations
• Strong negotiation and client managementskills
• Strong ownership mindset

Preferred Background:

• Experience in EMS companies orelectronics manufacturing startups
• Exposure to medical devices is a plus

What We Expect:

• Execution-focused and hands-on approach
• Ability to build from scratch and driveboth production and revenue
• Comfort working in a fast-paced startupenvironment

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to build an EMS businesswithin a medtech startup
• Ownership of manufacturing and revenuestream
• High impact role working with founders