Nearshoring to Mexico with Federal Electronics
At Federal Electronics, nearshoring to Mexico means more than moving production closer to the U.S. market — it means accessing a mirrored dual-site model built for quality, compliance, and supply chain resilience. With operations in Cranston, RI (U.S.) and Hermosillo, Sonora (Mexico), we provide OEMs the flexibility to choose the best fit for their programs while maintaining identical capabilities at both sites.
Why Nearshoring to Mexico Matters
Global supply chain disruptions, shipping delays, and rising offshore risks have made manufacturing in Mexico a smarter strategy for OEMs. Choosing nearshoring Mexico over distant offshoring helps companies:
- Reduce lead times with faster, more reliable logistics.
- Lower shipping costs compared to Asia.
- Improve supply chain visibility and responsiveness.
- Protect intellectual property under The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade agreements.
- Strengthen resilience against global disruption.
The Federal Advantage: A Dual-Site, Mirrored Model
Unlike traditional contract manufacturing in Mexico, Federal offers fully mirrored capabilities across our U.S. and Mexico sites. That means:
- Compliance & Certifications: AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and cybersecurity standards apply equally in both facilities.
- Quality Systems: Identical processes, QMS, and inspection technologies.
- Scalability: Both facilities can handle complex PCBAs, cable assemblies, and box builds.
- Efficiency: Advanced ERP and supply chain tools ensure synchronized operations.
The difference isn’t what our sites can do — it’s why customers choose one location over the other.
- U.S. (Cranston, RI): Selected when programs must remain domestic for regulatory or customer preference.
- Mexico (Hermosillo, Sonora): Chosen for cost optimization, competitive labor rates, and proximity to U.S. markets.
- Hybrid Model: by sourcing higher labor content assemblies in Hermosillo and shipping them to Cranston for higher level integration, Federal Electronics combines the strengths of both facilities to deliver a customized, lower cost option for highly complex projects.
Benefits of Nearshoring to Mexico with Federal
Federal Electronics helps OEMs capture the benefits of nearshoring while eliminating the risks of offshoring.
- Shorter lead times → Faster time-to-market.
- Reduced logistics costs → Minimized ocean freight and volatility.
- Secure IP protection → Both facilities operate under NIST 800-171.
- Cultural and time zone alignment → Smooth communication and collaboration.
- Flexible supply chain models → Custom fabricated metal available from localized supplier network at each facility.
Our Hermosillo, Mexico Facility
Our 80,000+ sq/ft Hermosillo facility provides:
- High-reliability electronics manufacturing for aerospace, medical, and industrial markets.
- Fully certified compliance systems equal to our U.S. site.
- Cost-efficient labor advantage without compromising quality.
- Strategic proximity to U.S. customers, enabling faster delivery and collaboration.
This facility is part of a mirrored dual-site network, ensuring OEMs gain the same Federal Electronics standards no matter where production is based.
Federal Electronics: Nearshoring to Mexico with Confidence
Choosing nearshoring to Mexico doesn’t mean sacrificing compliance, quality, or scalability. With Federal Electronics, OEMs gain:
- A resilient supply chain built across two mirrored sites.
- Proven expertise in high-reliability industries.
- Cost, compliance, and collaboration advantages under one model.
Ready to explore nearshoring to Mexico for your electronics manufacturing program?
Contact Federal Electronics to discuss how our dual-site model can optimize your supply chain.