Quality Engineer-Manufacturing

Sanmina; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Relocation assistance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Manchester, NH is seeking a Quality Engineer Manufacturing to ensure products meet customer requirements through robust quality planning and hands-on process control.

You will collaborate with design, fabrication, and operations teams to maintain QMS compliance, lead FMEA, and drive root-cause analysis with data-driven improvements. The role emphasizes manufacturing quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing quality experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical assemblies and drawings.
• Familiar with QMS standards and FMEA.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality engineering and assurance to exceed customer requirements.
• Lead quality planning for new product releases.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and standards.
• Design inspection methods and sampling plans.
• Lead quality issue resolution using RCA, FMEA, CAPA.
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate processes.
• Support transfer to production and validation planning.
• Prepare data reports and drive process improvement.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical methods

Root cause analysis

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Description

Quality Engineer Manufacturing

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure -our integrated solutions doesn’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Sanmina Corporation - Manchester, New Hampshire

Providing a complete solution for your manufacturing and logistics needs, the Sanmina Manchester, New Hampshire facility offers a wide range of manufacturing and New Product Introduction (NPI) services. Specializing in communications and network equipment, our Manchester facility also offers a complete range of services for multimedia, computing, medical, industrial and clean technology products. Service offerings extend to engineering and test development, configure-to-order (CTO), direct order fulfillment, global distribution as well as product repair. Our Manchester facility is also conveniently located within an hour of Boston for a strategic domestic manufacturing option or a gateway to best-cost countries.

What You’ll Do

• Provide quality engineering and assurance to ensure products and services are produced to exceed customer requirements and expectations.
• Lead quality planning activities for new product release projects, including verification, validation plans, and readiness requirements.
• Work in conjunction with cross-functional business and engineering teams to ensure new, improved, and current products and processes comply with applicable Quality Management Systems (QMS), standards, and regulations.
• Design and implement inspection methods, equipment, acceptance criteria, sampling plans, and initiate/assist in cost reduction initiatives for product inspections.
• Lead quality issue resolution by applying root cause problem-solving methodologies, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and preventative/corrective action systems.
• Determine quality improvement parameters by applying statistical methods, standard quantitative data analysis, and software tools to evaluate manufacturing processes.
• Ensure effective product engineering control and seamless transfer to production while contributing to validation planning for new and existing processes.
• Prepare and present detailed data reports and summaries to co-workers, customers, and suppliers, making actionable process improvement recommendations.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline plus a minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing (quality engineering in a manufacturing environment preferred), or equivalent experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of and hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly products, engineering drawings, technical instructions, and industry specifications.
• Quality Methods: Strong understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, standards, and problem-solving tools (including management/planning tools, FMEA, root cause analysis, and quantitative data analysis).
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Adaptability: Ability to define/interpret problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, work under pressure, multi‑task, and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines under indirect supervision.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs., and stand for a regular 8‑hour work shift.

How to Stand Out

• Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Strong track record of teaching and mentoring colleagues on new processes, procedures, and continuous improvement tools.
• Advanced expertise in applying statistical software (e.g., Minitab) and data analysis tools to drive yield improvements and reduce scrap in a fast‑paced EMS environment.

Why Join Us?

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at

Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.