Quality Engineer

Location:

Austin, TX, United States.

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.

• 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.
• Improve 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 CCBs 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BS degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality engineering or a 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, FMEAs, 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.
• Experience using Microsoft Office product suite required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

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

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.