
High-Quality Contract Electronic Manufacturing Services
What is Contract Electronic Manufacturing?
Contract Electronic Manufacturing (CEM) involves outsourcing the design, assembly, and production of electronic products to a specialist manufacturer. This allows businesses to reduce costs, streamline production, and ensure high-quality manufacturing without investing in in-house facilities.
At First Choice Assembly, we offer end-to-end contract electronic manufacturing services, handling everything from PCB assembly to full product integration. Our solutions ensure precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness at every stage.
Our Contract Electronic Manufacturing Capabilities
Full Turnkey Manufacturing Solutions
We provide comprehensive electronic manufacturing, including:
- PCB assembly (SMT & through-hole)
- Component sourcing & inventory management
- Testing & quality control
- Final assembly & product packaging
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly
We utilise high-speed SMT pick-and-place machines, ensuring precision component placement for compact, high-performance electronic devices.
Through-Hole Assembly
For applications requiring durable solder joints, we provide manual and automated through-hole PCB assembly, ideal for industrial, aerospace, and automotive applications.
PCB Prototyping & Low-Volume Production
We offer fast-turn PCB prototyping, allowing engineers to test and refine designs before moving to full-scale production.
Functional Testing & Quality Control
Our strict quality assurance process includes:
- Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
- In-circuit & functional testing
- Custom testing solutions based on project requirements
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Benefits of Contract Electronic Manufacturing
- Lower Production Costs: Reduce investment in in-house manufacturing while maintaining high-quality output.
- Faster Time-to-Market: Accelerates product development and launch timelines.
- Scalable Manufacturing: Supports low-volume prototypes and high-volume production.
- Advanced Quality Control: Ensures defect-free and high-performance electronic products.
- Custom Solutions: Tailored manufacturing processes for industry-specific requirements.
Industries We Serve
Our contract electronic manufacturing services cater to various industries, including:
- Automotive: ECUs, ADAS modules, and battery management systems.
- Medical Devices: Wearable health tech, diagnostic equipment, and monitoring systems.
- Industrial Automation: Robotics, control panels, and sensor-based electronics.
- Consumer Electronics: Smart home devices, IoT solutions, and wearable technology.
- Aerospace & Defence: High-reliability PCBs for mission-critical applications.
Why Choose First Choice Assembly for Contract Electronic Manufacturing?
With over 30 years of experience, First Choice Assembly is a trusted partner for high-precision contract electronic manufacturing, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and exceptional quality.
What Sets Us Apart:
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified: Commitment to strict quality control and industry compliance.
- State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facilities: High-speed PCB assembly and testing technology.
- Comprehensive Testing & Inspection: Ensuring defect-free, high-reliability products.
- Custom & Scalable Solutions: Tailored contract manufacturing processes for unique projects.
- Fast & Efficient Delivery: Based in the West Midlands, offering quick turnaround times.

Why choose FCA?
From concept to completion
At First Choice Assembly, we support your project every step of the way. Our skilled team collaborates with you to transform initial ideas into detailed designs, ensuring each PCB meets precise specifications. We handle material sourcing, prototyping, and full-scale assembly in-house, guaranteeing quality and efficiency at every stage.
With rigorous testing and lifetime assurance on all products, we deliver reliable solutions that meet industry standards and bring your vision to life.
Full Turnkey Solutions
First Choice Assembly offers complete end-to-end PCB solutions, handling everything from design and sourcing to assembly, ensuring a seamless, efficient process for clients.
Bespoke Design In-House
First Choice Assembly’s expert team provides custom PCB designs tailored to unique project specifications, bringing flexibility and precision to every build.
Lifetime Assurance
Our commitment to value is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Underscoring our commitment to quality and providing long-term reliability for all manufactured products.
Helping our partners to produce cost effective quality products.
Experience, reliability and quality.
At First Choice Assembly we specialise in the manufacture and assembly of printed circuit boards for a wide range of applications. We manufacture surface mounted printed circuit boards, conventional or hybrid PCBs, all made to our partners specification.
Here at First Choice Assembly we have 30 years experience of PCB assembly and manufacturing and within this time we have dealt with and supplied printed circuit boards to a large number of industry sectors.