Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

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, aerospace, industrial, semiconductor, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors.

The Project Engineer role has two main functions. First, own one or more product lines related to one or more customers, including PCBAs, oversight of test, box‑build tracking and coordination, NPI (New Product Introduction), scheduling/tracking, and documentation. Second, collaborate with the customer(s) as a technical PoC. The Project Engineer will review customer data and requirements, create process flow, coordinate equipment and instrumentation for manufacturing, and attend to all additional needs of the particular customer(s) and product line(s) as a Project Management and Technical Product Lead.

Daily responsibilities include support of manufacturing builds, troubleshooting products and equipment, scheduling service and maintenance, and improving efficiencies and quality. This role reports to the Plant Engineering Department Manager.

• Support the manufacturing floor daily operation and drive continuous improvement in the product manufacturing process.
• Optimize and balance cycle times of manufacturing equipment.
• Create and assign tasking related to product(s) and customer(s).
• Design and implement methods and procedures to manufacture and/or assemble products in conformance with customer and industry specifications.
• Use engineering education and training to resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
• Create a methodical approach to building assemblies to meet customer expectations and deliverables.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• Analyze process defects of returned products and identify corrective actions.
• Prepare process and quality documentation and procedures.
• Construct and manage assembly time standards and support labor and material quoting.
• Compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Learn and support the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system and Shop Floor Data Collection (SFDC) system used to run a manufacturing operation from an engineering standpoint, and understand how the multiple software systems interact and affect one another.
• Supervise the activities of others, directly and/or indirectly.
• Perform other technical and project management tasks as directed.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering or technical capacity.
• High computer proficiency.
• Ability to maintain composure under high‑pressure situations from customers and manufacturing work demand.

• Successful experience in a fast‑paced, multitasking environment.
• Experience with or knowledge of IPC‑610 and ANSI J STD 001 standards.

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

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.