Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Beaverton, Oregon
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Since 1988
Vanguard EMS is a privately held electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1988, it employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $10 to 50 million. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and industrial-equipment sectors, offering printed circuit board assembly, system integration, and testing. Recent job postings from the company include roles in mechanical and electrical test engineering and industrial engineering.
Vanguard EMS at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1988
Headquarters
Beaverton, Oregon
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
Import activity
10
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
10
Named foreign suppliers
6
Top origins
China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Vanguard EMS.
What this tells a buyer
Customs trade data for Vanguard EMS was not available in the record, and the most recent public activity reported is a series of job postings for test engineering, scheduling, and industrial engineering roles in Beaverton, dated between September and October of the most recent period recorded.
The company holds AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 certifications and is registered under ITAR, and its listed capabilities include electronics and assembly services.
Vanguard EMS is privately held and does not trade publicly, and the record does not identify specific reported customers.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
38 years in operation (founded 1988).
Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Vanguard EMS is a privately held electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1988, it employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $10 to 50 million. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and industrial-equipment sectors, offering printed circuit board assembly, system integration, and testing. Recent job postings from the company include roles in mechanical and electrical test engineering and industrial engineering.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1988 |
Headquarters | Beaverton, Oregon |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered |
What Vanguard EMS makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 certifications and is registered under ITAR, and its listed capabilities include electronics and assembly services.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Assembly (source: vanguard-ems.com).
Certifications
Vanguard EMS is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — vanguard-ems.com
ISO 13485 — vanguard-ems.com
ISO 9001 — vanguard-ems.com
ITAR registered — smtnet.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs trade data for Vanguard EMS was not available in the record, and the most recent public activity reported is a series of job postings for test engineering, scheduling, and industrial engineering roles in Beaverton, dated between September and October of the most recent period recorded. US customs bill-of-lading records list 10 inbound shipments across 6 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-10-30 — Mechanical Test Engineer – Vanguard EMS, Inc. | Beaverton, OR (jobsparx.com)
2026-10-22 — Vanguard EMS, Inc. Master Scheduler / Planner in Beaverton, OR | 1294359582 | Snagajob (snagajob.com)
2026-10-19 — Vanguard EMS, Inc. Electrical Test Engineer in Beaverton, OR | 1304596193 | Snagajob (snagajob.com)
2026-10-06 — Industrial Engineer at Vanguard EMS, Inc. (Beaverton) | CareerHolo (careerholo.com)
2026-09-17 — Web Developer at Vanguard-ems-inc (workable.com)
2026-07-31 — Mechanical Process Hybrid Engineer @ Vanguard EMS, Inc. (tealhq.com)
Company details
Vanguard EMS is privately held and does not trade publicly, and the record does not identify specific reported customers. Vanguard EMS was founded in 1988, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 38 years in operation (founded 1988). Holds AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vanguard EMS make?
Vanguard EMS is a privately held electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1988, it employs an estimated 200 to 500 people, with estimated annual revenue of $10 to 50 million. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and industrial-equipment sectors, offering printed circuit board assembly, system integration, and testing. Recent job postings from the company include roles in mechanical and electrical test engineering and industrial engineering.
Where is Vanguard EMS headquartered?
Vanguard EMS is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon (3725 SW Hocken Ave, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005-2413).
When was Vanguard EMS founded?
Vanguard EMS was founded in 1988.
How big is Vanguard EMS?
Vanguard EMS has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Vanguard EMS hold?
Vanguard EMS lists AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Vanguard EMS import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 10 inbound shipments for Vanguard EMS, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea · Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 503-644-4808
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
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