Regional Quality Engineer

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.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. Supporting diverse technology sectors including semiconductor, telecommunications, and medical equipment, the Fremont facility offers a wide array of services including sheet metal fabrication, welding, painting and clean room assembly.

Job Purpose :

Sanmina is looking for a knowledgeable and ambitious person to fill a Quality Engineer position. In this role, you will ensure operational excellence and drive quality improvement in advanced machining operations for our high technology customers. The ideal candidate will be a strong technical resource, able to dive into the manufacturing process to develop permanent solutions to quality problems, both in-house and at suppliers. The quality engineer will be responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System and will be a primary contact for customer quality concerns.

Nature of Duties :

• Lead corrective action teams and utilize quality tools, including 8D, in response to quality issues, including customer concerns.
• Develop, analyze and verify effectiveness of process controls by teaming with engineering to review customer specifications and drawings. Review and update Quality control plans and quality checklists.
• Design, document and implement methods and procedures for inspection and test
• Improving plant quality performance, and customer satisfaction through process improvement techniques such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Lean manufacturing etc.
• Develop and maintain quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products
• Support nonconformance documentation and MRB disposition process, including analysis of customer complaints
• Interface with customers on critical issues as needed.
• Conduct and report on internal audits
• Participate in engineering CCB's and assist in the development and refinement of PFMEAs.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members in the development of quality improvement skills and the application of various quality tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel to Sanmina Mexico for business meetings, client visits, or project collaboration .

Education and Experience Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to sure the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job :

This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

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

Salary Range (annual) : $75,000 - $95,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package.