In recent times, India’s electronics manufacturing sector has seen significant progress. The Government’s PLI Schemes have been a driving force, encouraging companies to set up and expand their manufacturing operations in the country. This move aims to make India a global hub for electronics production, bringing in both local and foreign investments.
Looking ahead to the next five years, the outlook is promising. With favourable global economic factors like the China+1 strategy and ongoing government support, India is on track to become a major player in the global electronics market. In this transformative journey, consulting partners like Zenaca Consulting – Your EMS Consulting Partner play a crucial role.
Zenaca Consulting specializes in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) and guides businesses through the changing landscape. Their expertise helps companies align with industry shifts, ensuring they are well-positioned for sustained growth. Zenaca founded by an Industry veteran Amarpreet Singh, helps customers to set up green field operations for EMS businesses.
About your professional journey
Amarpreet Singh, a seasoned Indian Operations Professional with a robust 30-year journey in the electronics manufacturing industry, has emerged as a key figure in the EMS space in India. His extensive experience spans various roles, including manufacturing consultancy and leadership positions in various organisations.
Presently serving as a Manufacturing Consultant since November 2021, Amarpreet is dedicated to helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) companies in establishing world-class operations, particularly in the Industrial, Medical, Telecom, UAV, Defence manufacturing, and Aerospace industry with main focus on electrical and electronics products.
In the last two years, Amarpreet has taken on diverse projects, showcasing his prowess. From collaborating with an OEM based out of Saudi Arabia to set up a greenfield plant for Industrial IoT products, to working with another OEM based out of Navi Mumbai in India on in-house Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and backend operations for high-performance industrial products, Amar Preet’s footprint is global.
A notable six-month stint with and Robotics company based out of Pune, Pune involved setting up a brownfield facility and implementing world-class systems across the shop floor, warehouse, supply chain, logistics, quality, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and after-sales operations. This project not only involved organizational scaling but also laid the groundwork for anticipated rapid growth.
Amarpreet’s significant achievements
One of Amarpreet’s significant achievements includes a one-year project with another EMS in Bangalore, where, as an operations consultant, he played a crucial role in recruiting a leadership team, establishing operational processes, and leading the shop floor during customer audits, ultimately contributing to the acquisition of global customers.
Amarpreet’s leadership journey includes serving as the Director of Delivery Operations at Ideaforge Technology Pvt Ltd, a leading brand in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs) in India. In this role, he successfully set up assembly shop floors, warehouses, and composite manufacturing, achieving ISO 9001:2015 Certification. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in establishing a high-performance delivery team covering various aspects from production to after-sales support.
During his tenure as Sr. Manager Manufacturing at Centum Electronics Limited, Amarpreet demonstrated expertise in high mix, low volume manufacturing, fostering relationships with international customers, and actively contributing to the setup of a state-of-the-art facility in the Bangalore Aerospace Park.
Amarpreet’s journey also encompasses roles such as Engineering Manager at Flextronics International, where he led Cisco New Product Introduction (NPI) processes in Malaysia and China. As a Manufacturing Manager at Vista Point Technologies, he spearheaded global manufacturing operations for camera modules.
His early career involved serving as a Production Lead at Deltron Limited, where he successfully set up a PCB assembly line for automotive assemblies and played a key role in implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Conclusion
In summary, Amarpreet Singh’s story is one of continuous growth, marked by hands-on experience, leadership in various manufacturing domains, and a commitment to delivering excellence in every project he undertakes. His current role as an independent consultant exemplifies his dedication to guiding companies toward establishing world-class operations in the ever-evolving electronics manufacturing landscape.