Manufacturing Engineer 1

Sanmina Corporation; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will apply engineering principles to manage projects, enhance process controls, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to train team members, implement continuous improvement programs, and troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the success of manufacturing operations while working with cutting-edge technology in the electronics sector. If you're passionate about engineering and process optimization, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and process control methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as Process Owner, implementing robust process controls.
• Monitor process performance and enhance through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing process performance problems.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Process Control

Quality Standards

DFM

FMEA

Technical Guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

SPC

DOE

Job description

Location: H3401 - Plant 9 Manchester NH - Manchester, NH 03103 US (Primary)

Job Description

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.

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Manufacturing Process Engineer independently applies engineering theories and principles, managing moderately complex or contributing to complex projects in the design of process and support of products and tools in a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing Process Engineers have a “Process Focus”.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Acts as Process Owner / Process Champion for assigned processes.
• Implements and maintains robust process controls in alignment with industry best practices.
• Develops maintenance procedures for equipment and ensures preventive maintenance is executed per defined schedules.
• Creates CapEx justifications for new capital equipment and process equipment upgrades. Develops and executes IQ protocols for new equipment.
• Creates detailed design specifications for the tooling used in assigned processes.
• Trains Operators and technicians on the effective execution of manufacturing and maintenance requirements including special training requirements.
• Monitors process performance and enhances through continuous improvement initiatives. Implements continuous improvement programs and strives for excellence with the use of tools such as SPC and DOE.
• Implements OEE metrics where feasible and strives to improve OEE results.
• Defines requirements, plans, schedules, monitors milestones and costs, and works to remove barriers to project success.
• Performs Measurement Systems Analysis in support of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC requirements.
• Troubleshoots complex manufacturing process performance problems and provides technical guidance to less experienced team members.
• Conducts independent research into complex engineering problems to develop new operating policies, capabilities, and processes.
• Has authority and autonomy to deliver on accountabilities and takes ownership for processes under their control.
• Creates Process Instructions and Engineering Instructions.
• Communicates when ECO's can be implemented and implements Engineering changes as directed by customer-facing Manufacturing Engineers.
• Develops validation requirements for special processes and assists with execution of qualification protocols.
• Determines traceability requirements with respect to process parameters.
• Conducts time studies.
• Monitors process quality metrics such as DPMO and investigates yield issues.
• Conducts capacity studies and works to improve process capacity and throughput rates.
• Determines requirements for process consumables and works with operations and procurement teams to ensure availability of consumables.
• Works with quality on supplier issues impacting process results and metrics.
• Develops models for the prediction of NRE costs for quote development by Manufacturing Engineers.
• Develops DFM specifications.
• Provides guidance to Manufacturing Engineers on how their customers’ products can achieve “best in class” results within owned process(es).

REQUIREMENTS:

• A background in the execution of “best practice” process control is required.
• Understanding of operating methodologies in an electronics assembly environment.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with product labeling.
• Experience in the field of complex Assembly with a practical understanding of Quality Standards and methodologies such as 5S, TQM and Lean Manufacturing would be an asset.
• Experience with DFM and FMEA.

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