Quality Manager

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 facility in Austin, Texas provides precision machining and mechanical assembly services to customers. Precision machining capabilities include vertical milling, horizontal milling, and turning on a wide range of materials including aluminum, copper, composites, stainless titanium, and high alloy steel with a milling envelope of up to 60" x 50" x 40". The facility specializes in high‑mix, low volume production and also offers subassembly, integration, new product introduction services, and clean room assembly.

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As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for developing a world‑class quality department and driving plant‑wide continuous improvement that results in unparalleled quality performance. You will have the opportunity to reinforce foundational quality principals, as we develop innovative manufacturing and inspection processes at the leading edge of automation and fabrication technology. This position will be responsible for managing, coordinating and administering all functions of the site’s Quality Management System, including receiving inspection activities, quality engineering, supplier quality management and the QC laboratory.

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures in compliance with corporate procurement systems
• Lead and mentor the QA Department, consisting of quality engineers, receiving inspection, and QC personnel
• Be an outspoken advocate for Quality First throughout the plant
• Expediently and effectively communicate with customers on quality escapes, visits, escalations, etc.
• Maintain and improve the site QMS (including NCR and CAPA system, internal audit, training, etc.)
• Maintain site QMS compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 by coordinating and responding to site certification audits
• Ensure effective quality planning (including PFMEAs, process flows and control plans) for NPI and production parts
• Develop additional sources of quality data and track and report key Quality‑related performance indicators (KPIs), including first pass yield and scrap rates
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies as assigned; provide recommendations for regulatory policies to ensure adherence to requirements
• Interface with customers, suppliers, engineering and manufacturing groups on quality related matters
• Be an advocate for lean and six sigma manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement
• Drive cross‑functional projects with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering, to verify and validate existing manufacturing processes and capabilities
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with engineering
• Drive continuous improvements and zero defect mentality throughout the organization

• Key focus is on leadership and motivation of staff, and contributing advanced quality engineering, supplier management, receiving inspection and quality control expertise
• Responsible for all Quality functions to ensure that the individual and group’s objectives and processes align with the overall business direction; evaluate and support employees to achieve their objectives, and remove barriers for success
• Set quality objectives and goals for the site and track the performance
• Manage and lead cross‑functional teams

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Aerospace or Quality Management preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality engineering or related area in a manufacturing environment with exposure to…