Sr Lean Specialist (R)

Sanmina Corporation; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Business Process Analyst 4 in Jalisco to drive line improvements and cost reductions through Kaizen and VSM mapping. The role leverages Lean, Six Sigma, and SMT process knowledge to optimize manufacturing operations.

You will standardize stations, improve visual factory setups, and collaborate across departments to document improvements on the production floor. 5–8 years of related experience and a Bachelor-level degree are required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of related experience in process improvement or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency with Lean Six Sigma and quality tools.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and SMT processes.
• Excellent English language skills (≈90%).

Responsibilities

• Implement improvements to increase line capacity and reduce costs.
• Lead Kaizen to improve production processes.
• Map current processes using VSM to identify improvements.
• Document improvements across departments on the production floor.
• Standardize stations and structures to improve plant image.
• Improve visual factory in assembly stations.

Skills

Quality Tools

Lean Manufacturing

SMT Process

Mechanical Integration

Lean Six Sigma

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Electronics

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.

Business Process Analyst 4

Scholarship: Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineer or Electronics.

Experience: 5 - 8 years of related experience

Knowledge

• Quality Tools (5s, DMAIC, 6 sigma, Doe, 5 Why, 8D, Poka Yoke).
• Tools Lean Manufacturing (VSM, Jidoka, JIT, Kanban, TPM, Std Work, Cell Manufacturing, SMED).
• SMT Process (Screen Printing, Reflow Oven, Pin Trough Hole, Wave Soldering, ICT, Test).
• Mechanical Integration(Top Level).
• Lean Six Sigma
• English 90%.

Activities / Responsibilities :

• Implementation of improvements to increase line capacity and cost reduction.
• Kaizen, to improvement the production processes.
• Mapping (VSM), to describe the current condition of process or line, to find opportunities of improvements.
• Advice to document improvements implemented in production floor by different departments.
• Standardization of all stations and structures to pipe structures, give it a radical change at plant image.
• Improve visual factory in assemble stations.