NPI Engineer: Metal Fabrication & Soft Tooling
Sanmina Corporation
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Job summary
Sanmina Corporation is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in metal fabrication and soft tooling. You will define, design, and implement robust processes for new parts, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards across projects.
You will lead tooling definitions, process validation, and carry out PPAP/Cpk analyses, while coordinating transfers from development to volume production and supporting customer audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
- 5+ years in metal‑mechanic or sheet metal fabrication, with NPI focus.
- 4+ years in soft tooling fabrication, CNC punching and laser cutting.
- Experience with TIG/MIG welding and metal forming.
Responsibilities
- NPI & Process Design: design, implement, and control manufacturing processes for new part numbers (NPI), focusing on sheet metal fabrication (Soft Tooling).
- Documentation & Core Tools: create and maintain WI, PFDs, FMEAs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans for new releases.
- Quality & Engineering Validation: support PPAP, Cpk studies, 8D problem solving, and FPY optimization during pilots.
- Equipment & Tooling: define tooling, RFQs, and layout for new machinery or soft tooling.
- Transfer & Operational Excellence: lead production transfers and plant start‑ups; drive 5S and standardization.
- Customer & Audit Support: interface with teams on drawings, deviations, and audits (ISO 9001, IATF).
Skills
Education
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Job description
Sanmina Corporation is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in metal fabrication and soft tooling. You will define, design, and implement robust processes for new parts, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards across projects.
You will lead tooling definitions, process validation, and carry out PPAP/Cpk analyses, while coordinating transfers from development to volume production and supporting customer audits.
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