Supplier Quality Engineer

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in San Jose, CA to manage supplier quality programs and ensure conformance to requirements. The role involves leading CAPA activities, supplier audits, and cross-functional collaboration with sourcing, operations, and MRB/RTV teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years in manufacturing, quality, or engineering, with strong knowledge of supplier management and continuous improvement using 5S,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering.
• Knowledge of Supplier Management practices and processes.
• Ability to guide suppliers on all aspects of quality.
• Experience in implementing and auditing management systems.
• Experience in developing supplier relations and continuous improvement plans.
• Proficiency in 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with sourcing to evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity.
• Qualify new suppliers based on customer requirements.
• Reevaluate suppliers based on quality delivery.
• Support operations on supplier-related issues and drive resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Lead root-cause investigations and CAPA activities with suppliers.
• Visit supplier facilities to conduct audits and witness processes.
• Review and approve First Article Inspection submissions.
• Monitor supplier performance and issue improvement actions.
• Act as single point of contact for supplier quality matters.
• Escalate unresolved supplier quality issues.
• Participate in internal and external management system audits.
• Collaborate with MRB and RTV teams to manage supplier quality metrics.

Skills

Supplier management

5S/Lean/Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Quality engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Category (For Job Seekers)

Location

13331 - EMS 60 Plumeria San Jose CA US - San Jose, CA 95134 US (Primary)

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Purpose

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring externally provided products, processes and services conform to all applicable requirements and company standards. In this position you will manage supplier programs for manufacturing, packaging and other operational processes, as well as ensuring quality programs conform to all applicable requirements including regulatory requirements.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

• Work closely with sourcing team to evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity for supplierselection process
• Qualifies new suppliers based on customer requirements
• Periodic reevaluation of suppliers based on delivery of quality products, materials, and services
• Support operations in supplier related issues, communicates non-conformances identifiedduring in-coming inspection, and manufacturing; and drive resolution in partnership withcross-functional teams and supplier
• Lead investigations to identify root cause and Corrective and Preventive Action
• (CAPA) activities with suppliers using appropriate problem-solving methods
• Visit supplier facilities to conduct audits, witness production and inspection processes
• Review and approve all First Article Inspection submissions
• Monitor supplier performance and issue periodic reports; issue improvement actions to non-performing suppliers
• Act as a single point of contact for all supplier related quality matters
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues
• Participate and support internal and external management system audits
• Collaborate closely with the MRB and RTV teams to drive timely disposition and manage supplier quality metrics.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering
• Ability to participate in the resolution of technical issues with respect to product processes, systems and deliverables in engineering, supply chain and quality
• Knowledge of Supplier Management practices and processes
• Ability to provide guidance to suppliers on all aspects of quality
• Experience in implementing, maintaining, and auditing management systems
• Experience in developing supplier relations and continuous improvement plans
• Proficient in 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range(annual): $88,000 - $95,000

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.