Sr MFG Quality Engineer

About The Role

The NPI-focused Manufacturing Quality Engineer provides oversight and guidance in manufacturing operations. They coach manufacturing personnel on proper compliance, and empower them to identify and elevate quality issues to ensure quality products. Our Manufacturing Quality Engineers play a part in the design of our products and in ensuring that our processes are as efficient as possible.

• Support System Test teams and assembly teams in quality issue investigation and solution development for NPI builds.
• Investigate and document causes of non‑conformance issues in the Quality Incident Report Database and drive or implement corrective actions with supplier quality engineering.
• Create quality and process alerts to drive corrective actions and train employees.
• Lead pilot build audits for new SKUs to identify risks and drive improvement actions with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and inspection strategies for new SKUs, ensuring effective in‑process and final inspection requirements.
• Create inspection SOPs with checkpoints based on critical‑to‑quality requirements.
• Participate in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and PFMEA reviews for NPI SKUs.
• Drive improvements in assembly processes to reduce workmanship errors through established root‑cause corrective action methodologies.
• Monitor quality KPIs for test and assembly process areas and ensure that processes remain in control.
• Participate in LEAN initiatives and engage Six Sigma tools for process improvements.
• Create and maintain QMS documentation for production and warehouse processes.
• Support the manufacturing and warehouse teams during customer audits.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing projects using Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• Experience in quality auditing for ISO 9001 or equivalent standards.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and solving complex problems.
• Experience coaching engineers and technicians in problem solving.
• Rigorous engineering and leadership skills.
• Experience working effectively with cross‑functional teams and executive management to achieve measurable results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and data analysis software (Minitab).
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workload and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or another engineering discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Eight or more years of experience in a high‑mix, medium‑volume hardware manufacturing environment (preferred).

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll work on projects you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day offers opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world‑class customers. The culture is built around our values: hard work, fast thinking, learning from failure, and moving forward together. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for all employees. The typical base salary for this position ranges from $116,250 to $155,000. Final base salary is determined individually based on experience, skills, education and certifications. Base salary is just one component of our total rewards philosophy. We offer bonus eligibility, 401(k) retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing resources.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with access to leading providers.
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.

• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family care support programs.

• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities.
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about.