Quality Engineer (ISO 9001/AS9100) – CAPA & SPC Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sanmina Newark, California facility seeks a Quality Engineer to drive excellence in ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance and CAPA. You will audit processes, develop Quality Control Plans, and lead RCA efforts to resolve issues for high- tech customers.

This role offers mentorship, on- site collaboration, and ongoing quality improvement projects. You will collaborate with engineering to refine PFMEAs, participate in CCBs, and train teams in quality tools.

Qualifications

• The Academic Path: A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related technical field).
• The Technical Path: 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Senior Quality Technician or Inspector role, with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and measurement tools.
• Strong understanding of blueprints and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• A "detective" mindset—you enjoy finding the source of a problem and fixing it.
• Clear communication skills; you can explain technical issues to both operators and management.
• Proficiency with basic data tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and a willingness to learn Quality Management Software.
• Preferred a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in quality engineeringor related area in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified environment required.

Responsibilities

• Auditing & Compliance: Plan and conduct internal, process, and product audits to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. You will also play a key role in supporting third-party and customer audits.
• Corrective Action Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams using quality tools - such as the 8D methodology - to resolve quality issues and address customer concerns.
• Process Control & Verification: Partner with the engineering team to review customer specifications and drawings. You will develop and update Quality Control Plans and checklists to ensure our processes are airtight.
• Methodology Design: Design, document, and implement robust methods and procedures for inspection and testing.
• Performance Improvement: Drive plant-wide quality and customer satisfaction using advanced techniques, including SPC, FMEA, DOE, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Material Standards: Develop and maintain quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
• Nonconformance Management: Support documentation and the MRB (Material Review Board) disposition process, including the detailed analysis of customer complaints.
• Engineering Collaboration: Participate in Engineering Change Control Boards (CCB) and assist in the development and refinement of PFMEAs.
• Team Development: Provide training and mentoring to team members on quality improvement skills and tool application.

Skills

Blueprints & GD&T

Auditing

Data tools (Excel/Google Sheets)

Quality mindset

Training/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Measurement tools

Quality Management Software

Job description

Sanmina Newark, California facility seeks a Quality Engineer to drive excellence in ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance and CAPA. You will audit processes, develop Quality Control Plans, and lead RCA efforts to resolve issues for high- tech customers.

This role offers mentorship, on- site collaboration, and ongoing quality improvement projects. You will collaborate with engineering to refine PFMEAs, participate in CCBs, and train teams in quality tools.