Senior CNC Process Engineering Manager for Large-Part Machining

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sanmina is seeking a CNC Machining Process Engineering Manager to join our Newark, California plant leadership. You will design and implement complex machining processes for very large, high-precision parts using state-of-the-art 4- and 5-axis CNC machines and CAD/CAM tools.

You will lead NPI, DFM/DFC feedback, and production quality, mentor CNC programmers and engineers, and drive continuous improvement and ROI-driven equipment upgrades.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience creating CNC machining processes for very large parts (60" x 60" x 50" or larger).
• Leadership: 3+ years of experience directly managing CNC programmers and/or manufacturing engineers.
• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical work experience.
• Technical Savvy: Expert-level understanding of 4 and 5-axis machining and CAD/CAM software tools. Proficient user of Excel, PowerPoint and/or similar tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Team: Manage resources responsible for CNC programming, work-holding design, in-process inspection routines, and the creation of accurate routers and work instructions.
• NPI Ownership: Direct the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, collaborating with internal and external stake holders to ensure new products meet cost, schedule, and performance specs.
• DFM Support: Act as a technical consultant to customers, utilizing best-in-class tools to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Cost (DFC) feedback.
• Quality by Design: Own the engineering processes that ensure part quality through robust process design, in-process inspection routines, and strict adherence to production standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to reduce cycle times, increase first-pass yields, minimize setup times, and improve machine utilization.
• Data Integrity: Maintain the accuracy of machining cycle times, manufacturing methods, and production documentation to meet cost and quality targets.
• Problem Solving: Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) through structured problem-solving methods.
• Technology Planning and Implementation: Select and deploy new CNC machinery and material handling equipment based on ROI; design plant layouts for optimal flow.

Skills

CNC machining process design

Team leadership

Data‑driven continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sanmina is seeking a CNC Machining Process Engineering Manager to join our Newark, California plant leadership. You will design and implement complex machining processes for very large, high-precision parts using state-of-the-art 4- and 5-axis CNC machines and CAD/CAM tools.

You will lead NPI, DFM/DFC feedback, and production quality, mentor CNC programmers and engineers, and drive continuous improvement and ROI-driven equipment upgrades.