
Made in the USA: Inside EME with Melissa Thibodeaux
April 14, 2026
Veteran-Owned and Proudly Made in the U.S.A




EME Company focuses on keeping production running smoothly through strong equipment management and teamwork. The production floor relies on well-maintained machines that operate with precision and consistency. Daily oversight ensures that every piece of equipment performs as expected.
Careful calibration and routine checks help prevent issues before they impact production. This approach keeps operations efficient and allows the team to meet demand without delays.
Quality starts with attention to detail. The team works closely with engineering to improve equipment performance and refine production processes. These efforts support consistent output and help maintain high standards across every product line.
Each improvement strengthens the ability to deliver dependable medical textiles. From telemetry pouches to other essential products, performance remains a top priority.
Customers often recognize the durability of the products produced here. Telemetry pouches are known for being tough and reliable in real healthcare environments. This feedback reflects the effort put into maintaining quality at every stage of production.
Delivering consistent results builds trust with hospitals and distributors who depend on these products every day.
Teamwork plays a key role in maintaining strong operations. Employees collaborate to solve problems, improve processes and keep production moving forward. This shared effort helps ensure that quality remains consistent across the facility.
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I have held several positions with EME since hired in November of 1989. I began my journey in Accounts Receivable, then moved to Purchasing before going into Manufacturing Management. While in Manufacturing Management I was instrumental in helping EME acquire its ISO certification in 2005. In 2014, I was promoted to General Manager and in 2020, I became the CEO. I embraced each role with an open mind and eagerness to learn. The journey was both challenging and rewarding, and I would not change a thing.
I have been with EME since February 1991. I have held the positions of Receptionist/Billing, Buyer, and Credit Manager. In 2018, I was instrumental in transitioning our ISO certification from the 2008 version to the 2015 version.
Over the years I have watched EME’s manufactured sales growth climb from 15% to 90% of the total sales.
I fabricate and test new machines. I helped engineer the automated fetal belt machine and the automated Telemetry Pouch machine. I have been with EME since March 2011. I started part time during high school in production, then moved to Maintenance as an Industrial Equipment Technician, then Industrial Equipment Millwright Technician and now am the Process and Automation Engineer after graduating from college.
I began working at EME during high school and continued working part-time while attending LSU. I worked on the production floor, made boxes, pulled orders, and even drove the van from warehouse to warehouse when EME consisted of 3 buildings. After graduating, I moved into the role of Inventory and Logistics Coordinator where I moved LTL freight and assisted with managing inventory. I was promoted to Manufacturing Manager in January of 2021, where I do a little bit of everything, such as managing employees, staying on top of raw material, finished goods and mechanic’s parts inventory. I am also involved in quality control, purchasing, negotiating freight rates, control of the shipping department, and special projects.
I started my career at EME in 2005 as an Industrial Equipment Technician and became Project Engineer in 2016. Since taking on that role, my team & I, along with our resources, have been focused on and incorporated many automation processes into our operation. My responsibilities include coordinating and completing projects on time within budget and scope. I take great pride in what I do to represent our company.