Sr. Program Manager

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in the United States is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee complex manufacturing programs in electronics EMS. You will drive capacity planning, sequencing, and resource coordination on the floor.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of program management, familiarity with ISO13485, SMT, and ERP/MS Project, plus strong communication and leadership to align customers and factory teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 8+ years of Program Manager experience in manufacturing.
• Medical PM experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP, MS Project and Excel.
• Knowledge of ISO13485 requirements.
• SMT and system-level manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead capacity planning and establish realistic commits for production.
• Coordinate builds and priorities with internal teams and customers.
• Expedite units on the factory floor to meet schedules.
• Ensure readiness of processes and resources for launches.
• Provide timely customer status updates and issue escalation.
• Drive on-time delivery, cost management, and key metrics.
• Collaborate with R&D for DFx/DFM assessments and factory readiness.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Communication

SMT manufacturing

DFM/DFx

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Project

Excel

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.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Top Level shortage reports / CTB status reporting
• Capacity planning and establishing realistic commits. For example, the number of SMT starts can be supported per day or per week.
• Managing build priorities internally & with customer
• Manages process readiness
• Expediting units between work cells, test stations; Must be present on the manufacturing floor to expedite builds
• Resolving internal resource constraints
• Providing customer real-time status updates
• Escalating need for support internally and externally to resolve issues slowing down builds
• Anticipates next step in manufacturing flow and prepares for the next step ahead of time. For example, ensuring that the back end kits are pulled, fixtures ready, programming complete, tooling, materials, resources, etc
• Timely and accurate daily build status reporting
• Coordinates workflow between front end (SMT) and back end (MA and test)
• Ensuring that performance on key business metrics achieves business objectives (revenue growth, margin performance, cost management/PPV, inventory turns, AR management, etc.)
• Ensuring that performance on key customer satisfaction metrics achieves customer objectives (price performance, on-time delivery, quality, etc.)
• Coordination of customer priorities with factory priorities.
• Proactively providing feedback on opportunities for continuous improvement, based on having a solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Interfacing with the customer at a high level and being able to successfully manage key revenue programs
• Direct the successful launch of new products by orchestrating tech transfer activities, managing prototype and pre-production builds, and ensuring factory readiness.
• Manage Phase-Gate compliance and project action registers for simultaneous product release and transfer projects
• Collaborate with R&D and operations to provide DFM/DFx assessments, enhancing the manufacturability and serviceability of new products
• Lead the enablement of new manufacturing sites by creating factory readiness plans, coordinating tool/fixture setups, and resolving resource conflicts.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in an Engineering discipline
• 8+ years experience as a Program Manager
• Must have Medical PM Experience
• Strong proficiency in Oracle ERP and MS Project, Excel; knowledge of SMT and system-level manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO13485 requirements
• SMT and System level manufacturing line experience
• Manufacturing engineering experience preferred
• Previous experience as a production line manager or manufacturing supervisor
• High level computer skills are required, including extensive experience with MS Excel and proficiency with Oracle
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to multitask and adjust priorities quickly

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 $115,000 - $129,000, 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 asylum 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.