Meining Z.

China Custom Manufacturing and Sourcing Specialist | PCB, Injection Mold, Sensors & Assembly Factories – 5+ Years Trusted Connections Hi, I’m Ada Zou — your China-based Hardware Sourcing and NPI Project Manager specializing in supplier vetting and manufacturing execution for overseas hardware teams. I help US and European startups and mid-sized companies source, vet, and manage reliable suppliers in China for PCB fabrication, sensors, injection molding, CNC prototyping, enclosures, and full assembly factories. With over 5 years of strong, built-up relationships with trusted mold factories, PCB development houses, and assembly partners, I can quickly connect you with vetted suppliers that match your technical requirements, quality standards, and budget. What I deliver: • Targeted supplier sourcing and rigorous vetting for PCB, sensors, injection molds, soft/furry enclosures, mechatronics, and complete assembly lines • End-to-end NPI support from early design coordination through EVT, DVT, PVT, and production handoff • Rapid prototyping coordination (CNC machining, 3D printing, soft tooling, and functional samples) • DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews with direct factory feedback to avoid costly changes — especially important for AI hardware with tight integration of electronics, sensors, and soft materials • Quote comparison, MOQ/lead time negotiation, risk identification, quality audits, and clear English communication between your team and Chinese factories • Local coordination with mechanical, electrical, embedded software, and AI engineers when needed I use AI tools daily to streamline supplier analysis, track changes, generate DFM insights, and accelerate project communication — helping teams move faster with less risk. My experience includes working as a Project Manager at a Dutch hardware company (guiding IoT and consumer products through full EVT-DVT-PVT cycles), packaging realization for a UK client, and freelance projects including an AI fluffy companion robot that combined soft enclosures, sensors, emotional AI, and mechatronics. I excel at translating ambitious product requirements into practical, manufacturable designs while leveraging my long-term factory connections to reduce lead times and surprises. I’m not a traditional design engineer — I’m the practical bridge that keeps projects moving when innovative design meets Chinese manufacturing reality. I specialize in spotting risks early, preventing over-engineering, and ensuring your product (especially AI hardware or smart companions) reaches reliable mass production. Ideal for small-to-mid-sized hardware teams developing AI companions, IoT devices, robotics, or consumer electronics who need a reliable, English-fluent partner on the ground in Guangzhou, China to: • Source and thoroughly vet specialized suppliers (PCB, sensors, molds, assembly) • Leverage existing trusted factory relationships for faster quoting and better terms • Run prototype iterations and pilot builds • Drive DFM conversations and manage sampling, tooling, and production ramp-up Available 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM China time (starting March 2026 onward). Fluent in Chinese and English. If you’re looking for strong China supplier sourcing, factory vetting, and hands-on NPI support to bring your hardware project to market efficiently, I’d be happy to hop on a quick call to discuss your needs.