Emma Chen

Description: As Vice President of an internationally trusted EMS provider, I lead our expansion into the European market—bridging the gap between high-tech product innovation and reliable manufacturing execution. My work connects R&D-driven companies in industrial automation, medical electronics, and smart hardware with robust manufacturing support—from prototyping to full-box build. With a background in engineering and 8+ years in cross-border project delivery, I bring deep technical insight, commercial sensitivity, and operational agility to every client relationship. Key Responsibilities: 🌍 Lead business development strategy for Germany, Austria & Switzerland 🤝 Build C-level relationships with decision-makers in automation, IoT, med-tech sectors 📦 Oversee full project lifecycle: from BOM evaluation and DFM to mass production and packaging 🔧 Drive cross-functional alignment between engineering, procurement, and factory teams across China and Malaysia 📈 Analyze customer needs to co-create tailored PCBA solutions that reduce cost, risk, and lead time 🧭 Guide international clients through NPI phases, certifications, and time-to-market strategies 💬 Represent the company at trade shows, strategic meetings, and joint design workshops Key Achievements: ✅ Built a pipeline of high-potential automation clients in Germany within 12 months ✅ Helped a European sensor company reduce PCBA lead time by 35% via smart DFM support ✅ Led cross-border execution for 20+ high-mix, low-volume projects with 99.9% on-time delivery ✅ Scaled team from 1 to 5 cross-functional project coordinators to meet EU market demand

As a Project Manager at a full-service EMS company, I help European startups, engineers, and SMEs accelerate their product journey—from BOM review to full-box builds. I manage PCBA projects from early prototyping to volume production, ensuring technical quality, fast turnaround, and smooth customer communication across time zones. Key Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate end-to-end PCBA production: BOM analysis, component sourcing, SMT/THT, testing, and box build 2. Work closely with R&D teams in Germany and Northern Europe to understand requirements and resolve issues in real time 3. Lead project planning, cost estimation, and timeline control across cross-functional teams (purchasing, engineering, assembly) 4. Oversee technical reviews (DFM, EMC, BOM risk) to avoid rework and reduce time-to-market 5. Ensure testing quality (AOI, X-ray, functional testing) and certifications (RoHS, ISO9001/13485) 6. Act as the main point of contact for international clients—ensuring transparent communication, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction Key Achievements: Cut prototype delivery time by 40% for a Swiss automation client Successfully scaled a U.S. startup from 5 prototypes to 10K+ mass production Helped reduce component risk via early BOM health analysis for a German sensor company