Quality Supervisor

Sanmina; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Houston seeks a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the QC team and ensure products meet stringent specifications. You will oversee inspections, mentor inspectors, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will supervise the QC activities, ensure GD&T is correctly applied, and collaborate with QA to address non-conformances and CAPA initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree/certification is a plus.
• Minimum 1–2 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• 3–5 years hands-on QC in manufacturing/machining environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to set clear expectations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage daily QC team workflow to align with production schedules.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide clear feedback.
• Identify skill gaps and train inspectors on blueprints and tool usage.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections and ensure GD&T compliance.
• Collaborate with QA to address non-conformances and drive CAPA.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree / technical certification (optional)

Tools

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

CMMs

Precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges)

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Job Title: Quality Control Supervisor

Job Purpose

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.

Duties

Nature of Duties:

Team Leadership & Operations

• 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)

Qualifications

Required

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.

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.

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 processes.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.