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Dedicated to serving the needs of leading edge technology companies.

Our Customers are the reason for our name.

Vanguard (van´• gärd) noun
1. A group of people leading the way in development or ideas
2. The leading unit at the head of a military force
3. The position of greatest advancement

It describes the Customers we serve – those at the leading edge in their industries.

Vanguard EMS has focused on being the electronic manufacturing services (EMS) supplier of first choice for leading-edge companies since 1988.

Our Customers include mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies in aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, communications, computing, and storage markets.

Our Customers require advanced technical ability, robust process control, certified quality systems, a highly capable and fully committed team when selecting their manufacturing partner.

Our capabilities include Velocity™ prototyping/NPI service with seamless transfer into production, robust process development and control, comprehensive testing, high level assembly, Customer-centric program teams, sophisticated logistics and supply-chain management.

By delivering outstanding capability, capacity, and commitment – and continuously perfecting alignment with Customers – we provide our Customers with a competitive advantage.

We believe performance speaks louder than words. Our people focus daily on being the EMS supplier of first choice for leading-edge companies. It’s a continuously improving and evolving journey – it is our passion and our reason for being.

Thank you for visiting our web site. If you would like more information, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how we might contribute to your success. Just click on Contact Us in the upper right corner of this page.

Latest News
 

Vanguard EMS Announces AS9100 Certification

BEAVERTON, OR March 31, 2010 - Vanguard EMS announced it received certification under AS 9100, the quality standard required for aerospace and military manufacturing. The certifying auditor was Underwriter’s Laboratories.

Vanguard EMS appoints their new Director of Sales for Defense & Aerospace

March 2009-Portland, OR – Electronics Manufacturer provider Vanguard EMS, is pleased to announce Rachel Matthews as their Director of Sales for Defense & Aerospace.  Matthews brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Vanguard in both of these industries.

 
Vanguard White Papers
 

Maintaining Velocity from Prototyping through New Product Introductions

Author: Mark Okazaki

Vanguard EMS has enhanced its front end product support service offering with a dedicated team, equipment, DFM/DFT support and BOM health support.  The goal is to drive out in-efficiencies in New Product Introductions and decrease time to market.


Lead-Free Capability - Response to Environmental Regulations

Author: Chris Smith

Vanguard EMS has implemented full lead-free manufacturing capability and offers support services to assist our customers in their transition to compliant, environmentally-friendly products.