Fremont, CA, US Quality Engineer

Requisition ID: 80928-0

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.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant.  Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume.  The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems.  Supporting diverse technology sectors including semiconductor, telecommunications, and medical equipment, the Fremont facility offers a wide array of services including sheet metal fabrication, welding, painting and clean room assembly.

Job Purpose:

Sanmina is looking for a knowledgeable and ambitious person to fill a Sr. Quality Engineer position. In this role, you will ensure operational excellence and drive quality improvement in advanced machining operations for our high technology customers.  The ideal candidate will be a strong technical resource, able to dive into the manufacturing process to develop permanent solutions to quality problems, both in-house and at suppliers. The quality engineer will be responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System and will be a primary contact for customer quality concerns.

Nature of Duties:

• Lead corrective action teams and utilize quality tools, including 8D, in response to quality issues, including customer concerns. 
• Develop, analyze and verify effectiveness of process controls by teaming with engineering to review customer specifications and drawings. Review and update Quality control plans and quality checklists.
• Design, document and implement methods and procedures for inspection and test
• Improving plant quality performance, and customer satisfaction through process improvement techniques such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Lean manufacturing etc.
• Develop and maintain quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products
• Support nonconformance documentation and MRB disposition process, including analysis of customer complaints
• Interface with customers on critical issues as needed.
• Conduct and report on internal audits
• Participate in engineering CCB’s and assist in the development and refinement of PFMEAs.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members in the development of quality improvement skills and the application of various quality tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to sure the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or similar field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering or related area in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with reading and interpreting GD&T requirements required
• Detailed knowledge and hands on experience with quality tools including process flowcharts, FMEA’s, control plans, CAPA, RCCA and 8D required
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 certified environment required.  AS9100 a plus.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies including statistical analysis techniques (Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control (SPC), etc) preferred.
• Experience with machining and system integration/assembly preferred
• Experience with CMMs and laser inspection systems preferred
• Certified Green or Black belt a plus
• Internal audit experience a plus
• Experience using Microsoft Office product suite required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The employee may be exposed to dust, oil, coolant, and noise.
• The usual noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to adapt to frequent changes to work processes.
• Must be able to interface with customers on a daily basis with little to no notice

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.  

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $ 95000 - $120000

In addition, Sanmina Provides 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.