EPTAM Hires Steve Cardin as Chief Operations Officer

EPTAM Precision Solutions, an outsourced manufacturer of high-precision medical device components and finished devices, has named Steve Cardin as its new chief operations officer (COO), effective March 31, 2025.

Cardin brings over twenty years of global operations leadership with expertise in Lean, continuous improvement, and low-cost-region manufacturing. He was previously VP and COO at UFP Technologies, where he oversaw design and manufacture of medical devices, sterile packaging, and robotic surgical drape systems.

During his tenure at UFP, Cardin integrated several acquired operations and drove a company-wide Lean Enterprise Initiative. His experience in the medical device industry also includes senior roles at Viant Medical, Vention Medical, and ATEK Medical.

“Steve Cardin is a world-class operations leader with a long-standing track record of scaling complex global manufacturing organizations and delivering exceptional results,” said Mark Kemp, CEO of EPTAM Precision Solutions. “His deep experience in medical device contract manufacturing and commitment to Lean operational excellence will be critical as we continue our strategic growth.”

“I’m excited to join EPTAM at such a pivotal time,” added Cardin. “The company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and customer success is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with this talented team to build on that foundation as we further scale our platform, embrace new technologies, and add even more value to our customers.”