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.

Nature of Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Support customers and internal teams in resolving quality issues in a systematic manner applying technical expertise and critical problem solving skills
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve internal and customer quality issues.
• Provide strong technical support to help manage the development of permanent global process optimizations and corrective actions for discreet quality events.
• Perform trend analysis on quality data to proactively identify defects and lead corrective action initiatives.
• Possess complete working knowledge of and ensure compliance to in-house and/or external quality specifications and standards; Sanmina QMS, IPC6012 / IPC6013 / IPCA600, ISO9001 / ISO14001, TL9000, NADCAP, and AS9100 regulations.
• Perform at a high level of professionalism functioning as a Primary Customer Contact.
• Be an outspoken advocate for Quality First throughout the plant.
• Perform other quality related activities as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Engineering is required.
• PCB Manufacturing or Contract Manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Quality or Engineering experience in related field.
• Working knowledge of the following Quality Management Systems: ISO9001, ISO14001, TL9000, Nadcap.
• Six Sigma, Lean processes, Certifications in Quality field or technical knowledge required.
• Experience with quality tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, Design of Experiments (DOE), 8D Corrective Action process and verification.
• Must be able to work well with cross-functional teams to positively resolve internal and external quality issues
• Previous experience with Military, Defense, ITAR, and IPC Standards is strongly desired.
• Excellent communication skills (e.g. email, phone, face to face), including manufacturing, engineering, management, and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Oracle Agile PLM software, and Minitab. Proven ability to adapt to and learn new software systems quickly.
• Certified Green or Black belt required.
• Internal audit experience required.

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

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range (annual) : $82,000.00 - $100,00.00

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. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.