Vanguard EMS

Critical-sector electronics manufacturing and testing

Manufacturing Associate - Mechanical I

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBeaverton, OR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrated self-motivation and problem-solving abilities, team spirit, and a hands-on mentality.
Strong attention to detail and proficient written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manipulate small and/or fragile components and tools effectively.
Ability to use visual aids and complicated drawings to verify quality products.
Ability to communicate positively and professionally in person, over the phone, by email, over the internet, or in writing.
Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation, such as sheet metal, mechanical parts, and hardware.
Understanding of the basics of torque and torque requirements.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to meet the physical demands of using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; stooping, kneeling, or crouching; talking or hearing; using production equipment; and close and distance vision.

Responsibilities

Build partial or full boxes or systems using PCBA’s, sheet metal, plastics, hardware, and other components.
Inspect and quality-check own work and the work of others.
Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team and manager as needed.
Contribute to a positive team working environment and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Collaborate directly with the team coordinator and department manager to ensure surface mount and through-hole soldering meets or exceeds IPC standards.

Desired Qualifications

Electronic manufacturing experience.
Experience building box- or system-level units.

Manufacturing Associate - Mechanical I

Vanguard EMS, Inc. · Beaverton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-11

Workplace: on_site

Department: HLA

Description

The Manufacturing Associate collaborates directly with the team coordinator and department manager to ensure surface mount and through hold solder meets or exceeds IPC standards. This position is key to company quality standards.

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

Requirements

What you’ll do:

Build partial or full boxes or systems using PCBA’s, sheet metal, plastics, hardware, etc.
Inspect and quality check own work and the work of others.
Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team and manager as needed.
Contribute to a positive team working environment and maintain a clean and organized area.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

Demonstrated self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit, and a “hands on” mentality.
Strong attention to detail and proficient communication skills, both written and oral.
Effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components and tools.
Ability to use visual aids and complicated drawings to verify quality products.
Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner.
Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation such as sheet metal, mechanical parts, and hardware.
Understand basics of torque and torque requirements.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Electronic manufacturing experience.
Experience with building box or system level units.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

Benefits

Employees enjoy a benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision
401K (with employer match)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Profit sharing

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About the Company

Vanguard EMS

Critical-sector electronics manufacturing and testing

Vanguard EMS delivers electronics manufacturing services for products that must never fail. It provides high-sensitivity manufacturing and test capabilities to customers in Medical, Aerospace, Defense and Infrastructure, supported by strict processes and formal certifications. The core work involves assembling and testing electronics with a focus on quality, traceability, and compliance, guided by established procedures and continuous optimization to adapt quickly to changing needs. The company distinguishes itself by being in the top 10% of EMS providers for capabilities, emphasizing process discipline, rigorous quality control, and seamless program alignment so programs move quickly from planning to production. Its goal is to ensure reliable performance of critical electronics by delivering consistent, traceable manufacturing that reduces risk and accelerates time to market for mission-critical applications.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Beaverton, OR
Founded: 1988

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