NPI Quality Engineer

Sanmina Corporation; Guadalupe; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Mexico is seeking an experienced NPI Quality Engineer to ensure quality system compliance across new product introductions. You will translate customer quality requirements into defined manufacturing controls.

The role focuses on containment of process defects, applying PFMEA, 8D, RCA, and Poka-Yoke, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in NPI quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Advanced English.
• Strong technical experience in sheet metal fabrication and metal transformation processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer requirements are understood, deployed, and met during the New Product Introduction phase.
• Contain process anomalies, prevent quality instability, and reduce rework.
• Apply core tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, 8Ds, RCA / fishbone diagrams, and poka-yoke) to implement permanent corrective actions.
• Proactively identify and drive opportunities for process and quality optimization.
• Monitor adherence to SOPs, corporate QAPs, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.

Skills

NPI quality engineering

Quality core tools

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

8D problem solving

RCA

Poka-yoke

AGILE

CCNs

SOPs

GD&T

PLM systems

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world’s most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life‑saving medical tech, next‑gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

As an NPI Quality Engineer, you will ensure Quality System compliance across all new projects. You will be responsible for translating, deploying, and reviewing customer quality requirements to guarantee flawless execution in our manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities:

• NPI & customer quality: Ensure customer requirements are understood, deployed, and met during the New Product Introduction phase.
• Process containment & resolution: Contain process anomalies, prevent quality instability, and reduce rework.
• Quality engineering tools: Apply core tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, 8Ds, RCA / fishbone diagrams, and poka-yoke) to implement permanent corrective actions.
• Continuous improvement: Proactively identify and drive opportunities for process and quality optimization.
• Compliance: Monitor adherence to company SOPs, corporate QAPs, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Advanced english.
• +5 years of experience in NPI quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Metal Transformation & Soft Tooling Expertise (Required): Strong technical experience in sheet metal fabrication and metal transformation processes.
• Hands‑on knowledge of soft tool manufacturing processes, including bending, punching, and cutting/stamping.
• Advanced proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Technical & System Skills: In-depth mastery of Quality Core Tools (PFMEA, control plan, 8Ds, RCA, Poka-Yoke).
• Experience with PLM/Quality management tools (e.g., Agile, CCNs, SOPs).
• Soft Skills & Competencies: High sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure, strong leadership, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.