Senior Quality Engineer - NPI & Process Excellence

Sanmina Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus/commission potential

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across NPI and sustaining programs. You will audit, validate and improve designs and processes, drive CAPA actions, and collaborate with ME/Production to prevent issues.

The role requires GD&T proficiency, CMM and SolidWorks experience, LEAN/Six Sigma expertise, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure robust quality across manufacturing for aerospace, automotive, and AI-related systems.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or similar degree with 4+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry or 8 years of experience in lieu of an engineering degree.
• 4+ years’ work experience in a Quality Engineering role.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying and interpreting GD&T standards on mechanical drawings.
• Strong hands-on experience with CMM, including programming, operation, and data interpretation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for reviewing 3D models, extracting measurement data, and interacting with engineering documentation.
• Experience in LEAN, Six Sigma and Process Validation.
• ASQ CQE/CSSBB or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of requirements for mechanical drawings and product specifications to communicate to suppliers.
• Strong working knowledge of design and manufacturing process controls.
• Ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct quality control practices.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ME and Production to facilitate process fixes, investigate root causes, track defect trends, and ensure systemic changes to prevent recurrence.
• Incorporate ISO, API Q1, and AS9100 standards through the product life cycle by auditing, validating, and verifying inspection and process control methodologies.
• Provide guidance on Six Sigma principles and DOE to NPI team members and Repair Staff.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans and protocols for product/process quality per ISO and SOPs.
• Manage multiple projects with detailed tasks and cross-functional coordination.
• Support supplier audits and evaluate proposed vendor changes for NPI and sustaining activities.
• Perform internal audits of the quality system to ISO requirements.
• Support the CAPA program and timely closure of corrective/preventive actions.
• Control, implement and review ECOs to ensure compliance to quality system.
• Estimate and gather information on timelines and costs related to QA/QC tasks.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

LEAN

Six Sigma

Quality Engineering

Problem solving

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM

SolidWorks

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across NPI and sustaining programs. You will audit, validate and improve designs and processes, drive CAPA actions, and collaborate with ME/Production to prevent issues.

The role requires GD&T proficiency, CMM and SolidWorks experience, LEAN/Six Sigma expertise, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure robust quality across manufacturing for aerospace, automotive, and AI-related systems.