QA Engineer

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Sanmina in the United States is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer with 2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing and high-volume production environments. You will develop, evaluate, and implement QA protocols to inspect materials, in-process assemblies, equipment, and finished products.

The role emphasizes root cause investigations, CAPA, SPC, teamwork with production and supplier quality, and driving continuous improvement to reduce defects and elevate product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Experience with quality systems in electronics manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SPC, CAPA, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA procedures for materials and products.
• Conduct inspections and testing to verify compliance with specs.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improvements.
• Lead CAPA activities and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supplier quality teams.
• Prepare quality documentation and metrics for management review.

Skills

Quality Assurance systems

Inspection & testing

SPC

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Data analysis

Quality reporting

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing audits

Engineering drawing review

ISO 9001

Six Sigma / Kaizen

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sanmina is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer with 2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing and high-volume production environments. In this role, you will develop, evaluate, and implement technical QA protocols to inspect and test incoming materials, in-process assemblies, equipment, and finished products. The ideal candidate is skilled in root cause investigations, corrective actions (CAPA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to ensure strict compliance with customer, regulatory, and manufacturing standards. You will collaborate closely with production, engineering, and supplier quality teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, and elevate overall product quality.

Core Qualifications

• Quality Assurance & Manufacturing Quality Systems
• Incoming, In-Process, and Final Product Inspection
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis)
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Failure Analysis and Defect Reduction
• Process Validation and Manufacturing Audits
• Supplier Quality and Material Inspection
• Engineering Drawing and Specification Review
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Data Collection, Analysis, and Quality Reporting
• ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems

Professional Experience

• Developed and implemented quality assurance procedures and inspection plans for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products in a manufacturing environment
• Performed quality inspections and testing to verify compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Analyzed production and quality data to identify trends, process variations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilized SPC techniques to monitor manufacturing processes, improve process capability, and reduce product defects.
• Conducted root cause investigations and supported CAPA activities to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborated with Manufacturing, Process, Mechanical, Industrial, and Electrical Engineering teams to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Reviewed nonconforming material reports (NCMRs) and participated in disposition and corrective action activities.
• Supported internal audits, quality system compliance activities, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assisted with validation of manufacturing equipment, inspection methods, and process controls
• Generated quality documentation, inspection reports, and performance metrics for management review.
• Experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean Kaizen
• Experience with in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMPTs, ISO9000, and TL9000 standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range (annual): $80,000 - $90,000

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.