Quality Supervisor

Sanmina; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sanmina Corporation in Houston is seeking a skilled Quality Control Supervisor to lead the QC team on a range of machining and electromechanical products. You will oversee inspections, ensure compliance with GD&T standards and customer specs, and drive a culture of quality on the shop floor.

The role requires 3–5 years in QC within manufacturing, plus supervisory experience and strong communication. A bachelor's or technical certification is a plus, with opportunities for growth and relocation

Competenze

• Minimum 1–2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on quality control in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and GD&T with accuracy; effective communication.

Mansioni

• Oversee QC department and supervise inspectors.
• Ensure products meet established quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide clear feedback to the team.
• Train staff on blueprints, drawings, and measurement tools.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or technical certification

Strumenti

CMMs

Optical comparators

Precision hand tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

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 don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Description

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 don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary

Sanmina Energy (Houston) provides: Product Engineering with an emphasis on energy including very complex electro-mechanical systems; Assembly & Test for full electromechanical assemblies across multiple industries with capability to produce new and legacy [high temperature] printed circuit board assemblies; and Precision Machining with capabilities across the full material spectrum.

What You'll Do

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the quality control department, managing a team of inspectors, and ensuring that all products meet established quality standards, technical specifications, and customer requirements. This role combines hands-on technical expertise in a machining and manufacturing environment with leadership responsibilities to drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of quality awareness.

Nature Of Duties

• Daily Workflow: Schedule and assign daily tasks to the QC inspection team to ensure an efficient workflow that matches production schedules.
• Performance Accountability: Conduct regular performance reviews, provide clear and constructive feedback, and address performance gaps within the inspection team.
• Targeted Training: Identify skill gaps in the current inspection team and provide direct training on blueprints, technical drawings, and proper tool usage.
• Quality Culture: Foster a disciplined culture of high-quality awareness, attention to detail, and operational excellence on the shop floor.

Inspection & Shop Floor Execution

• Inspection Oversight: Oversee and verify incoming material inspections, in-process machining inspections, and final product inspections.
• Technical Supervision: Ensure the team is accurately performing dimensional and visual inspections using tools such as micrometers, calipers, GO/NO-GO gauges, bore gages, and CMMs.
• GD&T Compliance: Guide and verify that inspectors are correctly reading and interpreting complex blueprints and GD&T requirements.
• Equipment Care: Ensure all floor inspection and testing equipment is properly handled, calibrated, and maintained by the team.

Defect Containment & Collaboration

• Material Segregation: Ensure the team strictly adheres to procedures for separating, logging, and identifying rejected parts and assemblies to prevent escapes.
• Non-Conformance Documentation: Oversee the accurate generation of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) by the inspection team.
• QA Liaison: Partner directly with the Quality Engineer and Quality Coordinator, escalating defect trends so they can drive the macro-level root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).

What You'll Bring

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to ensure the individual with disabilities can perform the essential function.

Required Experience & Leadership

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in lieu of is a plus.
• Supervisory Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership position.
• QC Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a quality control inspection role within a manufacturing or machining environment.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to set firm, clear expectations and provide constructive feedback.

Technical Requirements

• Print Reading: Advanced knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and the absolute ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings.
• Tool Proficiency: Mastery of precision hand measurement tools, gages, and familiarity with advanced inspection hardware like CMMs or optical comparators.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work and multi-task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to adapt to frequent changes to work process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-precision manufacturing environments (e.g., Aerospace, Automotive, or Medical Devices).
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office) to track team metrics and log inspection data.

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.