Experienced Industry Leader to Define and Execute Expanded Mil-Aero Strategy
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – October 6, 2025 – Microelectronics and packaging assembly leaders Promex Industries, Inc., and its QP Technologies division today announced that Ben Mendoza has been named vice president of military projects for the two companies, reporting to CEO Richard Otte. The appointment of Mendoza, who brings more than 40 years of experience inhigh-reliability microelectronics to the newly created position, is key to the companies’ expanded focus on serving military-aerospace markets.
Mendoza’s appointment reflects the companies’ strategy to expand their footprint in the defense and aerospace sectors to help meet growing demand for trusted, onshore microelectronics partners. To this end, he will lead efforts to strengthen the companies’ military qualification pathways, including working with the Defense Logistics Agency to establish MIL-PRF certification, extending ISO/AS9100 coverage across facilities, and ensuring ITAR compliance remains robust. His role also encompasses outreach to industry task forces, such as the JEDEC JC-13 government liaison committee, where he currently serves as chair, to align Promex and QP Technologies capabilities with evolving standards and policies.
“I’m looking forward to leveraging lessons learned throughout my career to help ensure that our solutions meet the most demanding military standards,” said Mendoza. “This includes expanding our quality systems and establishing QML lab suitability that demonstrates our commitment to the mil-aero community.”
“Ben’s leadership, credibility, and technical depth give us the ability to accelerate into this market with confidence,” said Otte. “His experience with QML certifications and defense industry groups makes him uniquely positioned to expand our capabilities and deepen our value to aerospace and defense customers.”
Integrating Promex’s deep expertise in heterogeneous integration and medical/biotech reliability with QP Technologies’ strong foundation in substrate design and microelectronics package assembly, the companies aim to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of mil-qualified packaging and assembly services. This strategic expansion underscores their long-term commitment to supporting critical defense and aerospace programs with the highest levels of quality, reliability, and technical innovation.
To learn more about the companies’ military program, contact bmendoza@promex-ind.com.