Quality Engineering Manager

Sanmina Corporation; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Newark, California seeks a seasoned Quality Manager to lead the QA department and drive plant-wide continuous improvement. You will oversee the site's Quality Management System, supplier quality, QC lab, and first-pass yield metrics while advocating for Quality First across the organization.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing, experience with ISO 9001/AS9100, Lean Six Sigma, and GD&T, plus hands-on use of CAPA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience reading and interpreting GD&T requirements.
• Hands-on with quality tools: FMEA, control plans, CAPA, RCCA, 8D.
• ISO 9001 experience; AS9100 a plus; Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with machining and system integration/assembly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor QA department, including QA engineers, receiving inspection, and QC personnel.
• Advocate for Quality First throughout the plant; drive cross-functional quality improvements.
• Communicate with customers on quality escapes, visits, escalations, etc.
• Maintain and improve the site QMS (NCR, CAPA, internal audits, training).
• Ensure site QMS compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016; coordinate audits.
• Develop quality data sources and report KPIs (e.g., first pass yield, scrap).
• Drive supplier quality improvements and lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead cross-functional projects to verify/validate processes; participate in DFM reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Quality engineering

GD&T interpretation

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMMs

Laser inspection systems

Oracle ERP

Microsoft 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 16 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

As the Newark plant Quality Manager, you will be responsible for developing a world class quality department and driving plant wide continuous improvement that results in unparalleled quality performance. You will have the opportunity to reinforce foundational quality principals, as we develop innovative manufacturing and inspection processes at the leading edge of automation and machining technology. This position will be responsible for managing, coordinating and administering all functions of the site's Quality Management System, including receiving inspection activities, quality engineering, supplier quality management and the QC laboratory.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor QA Department, consisting of quality engineers, receiving inspection, and QC personnel
• Be an outspoken advocate for Quality First throughout the plant
• Expediently and effectively communicate with customers on quality escapes, visits, escalations, etc.
• Maintain and improve the site QMS (including NCR and CAPA system, internal audit, training, etc.)
• Maintain the site QMS compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 by coordinating and responded to site certification audits
• Responsible for ensuring effective quality planning (including PFMEAs, process flows and control plans) for NPI and production parts.
• Develop additionally sources of quality data and track and report key Quality-related performance indicators (KPIs), including first pass yield and scrap rates.
• Manage and improve supplier quality
• Be an advocate for lean and six sigma manufacturing principles and drive continuous
• Drive cross functional projects with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering, to verify and validate existing manufacturing processes and capabilities
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with engineering
• Address customer escapes by driving cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective actions

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineeringor 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
• Internal audit experience a plus
• Oracle ( ERP ) experience desirable
• Experience using Microsoft Office product suite required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment

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): $ 105000 - $135000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.