Process Engineering Manager

Sanmina Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Houston seeks a Process Engineering Manager to lead process development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence for data center racks, enclosures and related infrastructure. You will apply 42Q, Lean, Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 to drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost performance across metal fabrication and assembly.

You will manage a team of process, manufacturing and industrial engineers, set standards and best practices, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing/industrial engineering or related
• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering and process improvement experience in metal fabrication environments
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Experience supporting high-volume and mixed-model manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and assembly processes
• Strong experience leading process engineering utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proven experience with process and manufacturing improvements projects
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, lean, six sigma, value stream mapping, capacity modeling, manufacturing automation, ERP/MES systems
• Preferred experience in automotive, aerospace or other highly technical manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of 42Q, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma across fabrication, welding, painting and assembly
• Establish process standards, manufacturing specifications, and best practices across multiple lines
• Develop strategies to improve process capability, repeatability and scalability
• Drive process validation and capability studies using SPC, Cp/Cpk, MSA and statistical methods
• Implement engineering controls to improve process stability and product quality
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing processes (laser cutting to final assembly)
• Partner with Product Engineering to ensure DFM/ DFA principles in product development
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews for new products and customer programs
• Develop routings, work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans and process validations
• Support rapid scaling of data center infrastructure products and customer programs
• Drive digital manufacturing initiatives relating to predictive maintenance, quality analytics and manufacturing visibility
• Establish KPI dashboards and performance management systems

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

DMAIC

Process engineering

Statistical methods

CP/Cpk analysis

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC/MSA

Data analytics

ERP/MES systems

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.

Process Engineering Manager

Job Purpose

The Process Engineering Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing process development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives across metal fabrication and assembly operations supporting the production of data center racks, cabinets, enclosures, and related electronic and mechanical infrastructure components.

This role drives world-class manufacturing performance through the application of Sanmina's 42Q, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0 technologies, and advanced process engineering methodologies. The Process Engineering Manager leads a team of manufacturing and process engineers focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across all manufacturing processes.

The position partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to support new product introductions (NPI), manufacturing optimization, and strategic capacity expansion initiatives.

Nature of Duties

Manufacturing Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead implementation and deployment of Sanmina's 42Q, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies across fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly operations.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement utilizing DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, SMED, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Drive improvements in OEE, labor productivity, throughput, first-pass yield, and manufacturing cost.
• Develop and implement annual productivity roadmaps supporting operational and financial objectives.
• Lead manufacturing optimization projects focused on waste elimination, flow improvement, inventory reduction, and lead-time compression.

Process Engineering Leadership

• Manage and develop a team of Process, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineers.
• Establish process standards, manufacturing specifications, and best practices across multiple production lines.
• Develop manufacturing strategies that improve process capability, repeatability, and scalability.
• Drive process validation and capability studies utilizing SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis, MSA, and statistical methods.
• Implement engineering controls to improve process stability and product quality.

Manufacturing Optimization

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing processes, i.e.: Laser Cutting, Punching, Press Brake Forming and Bending, Robotic Welding, MIG/TIG Welding, Grinding and Finishing, Powder Coating Preparation, Mechanical Assembly, Electromechanical Assembly, Final Integration and Test.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Partner with Product Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are incorporated into product development.
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews for new products and customer programs.
• Develop routings, work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and process validations.
• Support rapid scaling of new data center infrastructure products and customer programs.

Industry 4.0 & Digital Manufacturing

• Lead implementation of Sanmina's 42Q and other smart manufacturing technologies.
• Utilize manufacturing data analytics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support MES, ERP, machine monitoring, and real-time production reporting systems.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives supporting predictive maintenance, quality analytics, and manufacturing visibility.

Quality & Operational Performance

• Partner with Quality teams to improve process capability and customer satisfaction.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, A3, Fishbone, and 5 Why methodologies.
• Establish KPI dashboards and performance management systems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering and process improvement experience in metal fabrication environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume and mixed-model manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and assembly processes.
• Strong experience leading process engineering utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodologies
• Proven experience of process and manufacturing improvements projects
• Strong knowledge on PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Capacity Modeling, Manufacturing Automation, ERP/MES Systems
• Preferred experience in the automotive, aerospace or other highly technical manufacturing environment

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer