Quality Technician

Sanmina; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina is seeking a Quality Technician to support Quality Engineering and Compliance in manufacturing operations. The role focuses on ensuring processes produce articles that meet customer expectations and compliance with work instructions.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, corrective actions, MRB processing, first article verifications, and assisting audits. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Two year technical degree preferred or years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
• IPC-A-610 CIS certification is a strong plus.
• J-STD-001 CIS certification training is a strong plus.
• Solid computer skills with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Investigate root causes and help develop corrective actions.
• Resolve process issues and ensure workmanship standards.
• Assist during first article/first piece verifications.
• Assist the Compliance Group during process audits as needed.
• Complete or provide input to rejection reports.
• Verify activities, items, and hardware meet customer requirements and work instructions.
• Lead MRB process data analysis and containment criteria.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Two-year technical degree

IPC-A-610 CIS certification

J-STD-001 CIS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest‑agrowing 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 Title: Quality Technician

Works in concert with Quality Engineering and Compliance staff with the primary focus of assisting as needed to ensure that Manufacturing and Quality processes produce articles that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Nature of Duties

The duties of the Quality Technician include but are not limited to the following:

• investigate Root Cause and help develop corrective actions
• resolve process issues and ensure workmanship standards are maintained
• assist during first article/first piece verifications
• assist the Compliance Group during process audits as needed
• complete or provide input to rejection reports
• assist and/or verify that activities, items, and hardware are in compliance with documented customer requirements, product work instruction, and procedures.
• Must maintain a proactive approach on resolving issues while maintaining a sense of urgency completing assignments on time.
• Will lead the MRB Process which will include the following duties:
• Data Analysis
• Failure verification
• Item to RDT comparisons
• Transfer of "Is and Should be condition" data to the QE
• Assistance in establishing sorting and containment criteria

Education, Experience, And Skill Sets

• Two year technical degree in a manufacturing, mechanical, or electronic engineering type discipline is preferred or years of applicable experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in an OEM or Contract Manufacturing Environment, IPC-A-610 CIS certification, and J-STD-001 CIS certification training would be a strong plus.
• Experience with training other employees
• Employee must have solid computer skills utilizing the common computer tools i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Employee should have the ability to seek out and obtain pertinent information with regards to specific problems, draw appropriate conclusions, and move to a resolution.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with engineers, management and on occasion, external customers.
• Must be team player.

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.