Sr. Product Engineering Supervisor

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Senior Product Engineering Supervisor to lead and mentor a team of Product Engineers, driving excellence in documentation, system efficiency, and process innovation. You will bridge customers and internal departments to ensure seamless project execution.

You will set KPIs, optimize resources, and guide the team to meet production goals and engineering standards, balancing technical expertise with people management in PCB manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in a PCB manufacturing environment (7+ years preferred).
• Management experience: 3+ years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Strong knowledge of engineering tooling operations and Bare PCB manufacturing.
• Experience with Inplan and Insolver is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily engineering operations, including staffing, scheduling, and technical training.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to evaluate departmental performance, adjusting resources to achieve objectives.
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders to align output with capabilities.
• Implement updated methodologies and tooling procedures to streamline workflows.
• Drive engagement through coaching, feedback, and equitable policy administration.

Skills

Team Leadership

Performance management

Staff hiring/onboarding

Cross-functional communication

PCB manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Inplan

Insolver

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don't just meet standards—they redefine them.

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don't just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don't just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary

As the Sr. Product Engineering Supervisor, you will lead and mentor a team of Product Engineers, driving excellence in technical documentation, system efficiency, and process innovation. You will serve as a critical bridge between customers and internal departments including Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to ensure seamless project execution. By establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and optimizing resource allocation, you will directly influence the department's ability to meet evolving production goals and engineering standards. This is a front-line leadership role requiring a balance of technical expertise in PCB manufacturing and modern people-management skills. You are expected to operate with independence, resolving routine process and employee relations issues while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership: Oversee daily engineering operations, including staffing, scheduling, and technical training.


• Operational Excellence: Develop and monitor KPIs to evaluate departmental performance, adjusting resources to achieve strategic objectives.


• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as a technical point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders to align engineering output with manufacturing capabilities.


• Process Improvement: Implement updated methodologies and tooling procedures to streamline the Product Engineering workflow.


• Performance Management: Drive engagement through coaching, feedback, and equitable policy administration.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent professional experience.


• Industry Experience: 5+ years of related experience in a PCB manufacturing environment (7+ years preferred). Management Experience: 3+ years in a supervisory or lead capacity.


• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of engineering tooling operations and a solid understanding of Bare Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing.


• Software Familiarity: Practical experience with industry tools such as Inplan and Insolver.


• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and support hiring/onboarding initiatives.

How to Stand Out

• Communication: Effective verbal and written skills, with the ability to collaborate across different departments.


• Good understanding of PCB materials

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $100,00.00 and $135,000.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a \"U.S. Person,\" defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.


• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.