Quality Engineer

Sanmina Corporation; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Newark, California, seeks a knowledgeable Quality Engineer to ensure operational excellence in advanced machining, maintain the Quality Management System, and serve as the primary contact for customer quality concerns.

The role leads corrective actions, collaborates with engineering on process controls, and applies tools like 8D, FMEA, SPC, DOE, and Lean to improve quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or similar field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in quality engineering or related area in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with reading and interpreting GD&T requirements.
• Experience with quality tools: process flowcharts, FMEA, control plans, CAPA, RCCA and 8D.
• Experience in ISO 9001 environment; AS9100 a plus.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience incl. DOE, SPC (design of experiments, statistical process control).
• Experience with machining and system integration/assembly preferred; CMMs and laser inspection systems preferred.
• Certified Green or Black Belt a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office; excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead corrective action teams and use quality tools (8D) to address issues.
• Analyze, verify, and improve process controls with engineering.
• Design, document, and implement inspection and test methods.
• Improve plant quality via SPC, FMEA, DOE, Lean techniques.
• Maintain quality standards for materials and finished products.
• Support nonconformance documentation and MRB disposition.
• Interface with customers on critical quality issues as needed.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in PFMEAs.

Skills

Quality engineering

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

8D problem solving

Statistical analysis

Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMs

Laser inspection systems

MS Office

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

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys

Job Purpose:

Sanmina is looking for a knowledgeable and ambitious person to fill a Quality Engineer position. In this role, you will ensure operational excellence and drive quality improvement in advanced machining operations for our high technology customers. The ideal candidate will be a strong technical resource, able to dive into the manufacturing process to develop permanent solutions to quality problems, both in-house and at suppliers. The quality engineer will be responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System and will be a primary contact for customer quality concerns.

Nature of Duties:

• Lead corrective action teams and utilize quality tools, including 8D, in response to quality issues, including customer concerns.
• Develop, analyze and verify effectiveness of process controls by teaming with engineering to review customer specifications and drawings. Review and update Quality control plans and quality checklists.
• Design, document and implement methods and procedures for inspection and test
• Improving plant quality performance, and customer satisfaction through process improvement techniques such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Lean manufacturing etc.
• Develop and maintain quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products
• Support nonconformance documentation and MRB disposition process, including analysis of customer complaints
• Interface with customers on critical issues as needed.
• Conduct and report on internal audits
• Participate in engineering CCB’s and assist in the development and refinement of PFMEAs.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members in the development of quality improvement skills and the application of various quality tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to sure the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or similar field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in quality engineering or related area in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with reading and interpreting GD&T requirements required
• Detailed knowledge and hands on experience with quality tools including process flowcharts, FMEA’s, control plans, CAPA, RCCA and 8D required
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 certified environment required. AS9100 a plus.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies including statistical analysis techniques (Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control (SPC), etc) preferred.
• Experience with machining and system integration/assembly preferred
• Experience with CMMs and laser inspection systems preferred
• Certified Green or Black belt a plus
• Experience using Microsoft Office product suite required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The employee may be exposed to dust, oil, coolant, and noise.
• The usual noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to adapt to frequent changes to work processes.
• Must be able to interface with customers on a daily basis with little to no notice

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

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

Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $95,000