MediaVue Systems was a startup OEM computer manufacturer. I had the opportunity to be a part of the early stages, where I handled manufacturing operations during a rapid growth period.

Company

A digital signage OEM, designing and manufacturing fanless player PCs. As one of the first few employees, I was responsible for manufacturing operations and shipping. This included the parts sourcing, assembly, packaging, and international shipping related to all aspects of computer manufacturing.

As larger orders arrived, we had to move our operations from a small garage to a manufacturing facility with offices and warehouse space.

Challenges

Operations could not stop, so moving from the garage to the facility required us to plan ongoing orders and Tests with our transition to a new building.

With new space came new people. To support the expanding operations we began building a team of assemblers and others to help with sub-assemblies and shipping.

Project

After a facility was secured, the project entailed moving and designing a new operations space which shared the floor between our warehousing, assembly, and shipping areas.

The operation also required us to build test burin-in racks on the floor to complete the full workflow of assembly, test, package and ship.

Outcomes

In the new facility, we assembled and shipped over 3,000 computers in the first year.

MediaVue Systems eventually became Assured Systems, where many of the original project team members continue to work on embedded systems and support.