Quality Engineer: Precision Machining & Process Improvement

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 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.