Senior CNC Process Engineering Manager

Sanmina Corporation; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Newark, CA is hiring a CNC Machining Process Engineering Manager to design and implement high‑precision machining for very large parts using 4- and 5‑axis CNC machines and CAD/CAM tools. You will lead the engineering team, own NPI, and drive DFM/DFC feedback while ensuring quality by design and overall process excellence. A BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and 3+ years of leadership are required; relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical work experience.
• 5+ years of experience creating CNC machining processes for very large parts.
• 3+ years leading CNC programmers or manufacturing engineers.
• Expert-level understanding of 4- and 5-axis machining and CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex machining processes for very large parts using state-of-the-art 4 and 5-axis CNC machines and CAD/CAM tools.
• Direct the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and ensure products meet cost, schedule and performance specs.
• Own Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Cost feedback with customers.
• Drive continuous improvement: reduce cycle times, improve first-pass yields, and optimize machine utilization.
• Maintain data integrity of cycle times, methods, and production docs.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Plan and deploy new CNC machinery and material handling equipment.
• Mentor and manage the engineering team; develop KPIs to track performance.

Skills

CNC machining

4-axis machining

5-axis machining

CAD/CAM software

Excel

PowerPoint

Written and oral communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Newark, CA is hiring a CNC Machining Process Engineering Manager to design and implement high‑precision machining for very large parts using 4- and 5‑axis CNC machines and CAD/CAM tools. You will lead the engineering team, own NPI, and drive DFM/DFC feedback while ensuring quality by design and overall process excellence. A BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and 3+ years of leadership are required; relocation may be considered.