Manufacturing Process Analyst - Defense & Medical Devices

Sanmina Corporation

Alabama

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Business Analyst specializing in Defense & Medical Devices to bridge business operations, manufacturing engineering, and IT systems. You will map and optimize core processes to improve efficiency, ensure product quality, and maintain strict regulatory compliance in highly regulated environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with ERP/MES, cross-functional facilitation, and knowledge of FDA/ISO/ITAR requirements, enabling

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
4+ years of Business Analysis experience within discrete manufacturing, specifically in Defense/Aerospace and/or Medical Device industries.
Hands-on experience mapping manufacturing processes (Shop Floor Control, Inventory, Quality Management, BOM/ECO Management).
Deep working knowledge of dual-industry regulatory standards (Medical: FDA 21 CFR Part 820/11, ISO 13485; Defense: AS9100, ITAR, DFARS; General Quality: ISO 9001).
Direct experience with Tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor) and MES/PLM platforms (e.g., Arena, Windchill, Camstar, Plex).
Proficiency with process modeling tools (Lucidchart, Visio, ARIS) and Agile/Scrum project management software (Jira, Azure DevOps).
Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

Responsibilities

Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and process optimization initiatives across shop floor execution, supply chain management, quality assurance, and engineering change management.
Document current-state ("As-Is") and design future-state ("To-Be") manufacturing workflows using BPMN, SIPOC.
Identify process bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, and operational risks; propose data-driven solutions to lower cycle times and reduce scrap/rework.
Establish KPIs to measure process efficacy and business transformation performance.
Gather, analyze, and translate business and manufacturing requirements into detailed functional specifications and user stories for technical teams.
Partner with IT and Operations to optimize ERP, MES, and PLM integrations.
Drive end-to-end integration of shop-floor data collection, trace-and-track systems, and eBR/DHR.
Ensure compliance with FDA/ISO/ITAR/DFARS/CMMC regulations; develop SRS, VMP, and Software Validation docs.
Facilitate RCA and CAPA by mapping workflows; lead cross-functional change management and training.
Coordinate UAT and process validation workshops with end-users prior to deployments.