Quality Engineer - ISO/AS9100 & CAPA Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Sanmina Newark, California, is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive operational excellence in advanced machining and fabrication. You will support ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance, lead audits, manage CAPA, and collaborate with engineering to improve quality performance across processes and products.

The role emphasizes problem solving, mentoring, and hands-on projects within a tightly coordinated quality team in a high-technology manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Auditing and compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Root-cause analysis and corrective action leadership.
• Understanding of GD&T and blueprints.
• Experience with statistical methods and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Audit internal processes and supplier quality programs.
• Lead CAPA and root-cause investigations.
• Develop and maintain quality plans and checklists.
• Collaborate with engineering on PFMEA and ECNs.
• Mentor teammates in quality improvement skills.

Skills

Auditing & Compliance

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Quality tools (8D, SPC, FMEA)

GD&T understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering (or related)

5+ years hands-on quality experience in manufacturing

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Quality Management Software

Job description

Sanmina Newark, California, is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive operational excellence in advanced machining and fabrication. You will support ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance, lead audits, manage CAPA, and collaborate with engineering to improve quality performance across processes and products.

The role emphasizes problem solving, mentoring, and hands-on projects within a tightly coordinated quality team in a high-technology manufacturing environment.