Software qa engineer Jobs in Richardson, TX

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq : SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

QA Engineer

Job Purpose

The QA Engineer is responsible for supporting all quality engineering activities to support the product life cycle, from the introduction of new products (NPI) through sustaining changes. This includes active participation in design specifications, design for quality and manufacturing requirements, process / technology development, product verification / validation, project planning, and applicable documentation. The position is responsible for all aspects (product and process) related to the quality of the designated products. The position will also develop, modify, apply and maintain quality standards, and generate protocols and reports. The QA Engineer provides coaching to engineers and repair personnel on quality system requirements and process improvement methodologies for their product families.

Nature of Duties / Responsibilities

• Incorporate ISO standards through the product life cycle, designing and developing the required inspection and process control methodologies
• Provide authoritative guidance about six sigma principles (Sampling, Acceptance Criteria, DOE, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA) as well as guidance on Design Control elements to New Product Introduction (NPI) team members and Repair Staff
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans and protocols associated with product / process quality according to ISO regulations and company SOPs
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously without supervision. This includes : Creating detailed and accurate project tasks and schedules Interfacing with project team members and other support personnel and solving project-related conflicts and issues Supporting supplier audits to ensure supplier capability including reconciliation of inspection methods, and evaluation of proposed vendor changes for NPI and sustaining activities Performing internal audits of the quality system to ISO requirements Supporting the CAPA program to facilitate the timely closure of corrective and preventative actions Control, implement and review ECOs to ensure compliance to quality system
• Estimate and gather necessary information on timelines and cost related to QA / QC tasks for Project Planning
• Perform hazard and risk analysis for new products and sustaining products
• Perform investigations for issues affecting product quality
• Act as liaison between QA and project engineers to ensure that inspection process capabilities have been verified and appropriately documented

Education and Experience

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M / F / Veteran / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity