Quality Manager

Category (For Job Seekers)QualityLocation13061 - Oil Gas Primary Sourcing - Houston, TX 77042 US (Primary)Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSanmina is a global manufacturing powerhouse, generating over $14 billion in annual revenue with a dedicated team of 35,000+ innovators across 21 countries. We support a world-class customer base with groundbreaking products and manufacturing services. Learn more about how we build tomorrow, today, at Energy (Houston) provides: Product Engineering with an emphasis on energy including very complex electro-mechanical systems; Assembly & Test for full electromechanical assemblies across multiple industries with capability to produce new and legacy [high temperature] printed circuit board assemblies; and Precision Machining with capabilities across the full material spectrum.Job Purpose:Develops, implements, and maintains technical quality assurance and control systems and activities. Manages the activities of the team and is responsible for staffing decisions, training and development, and performance management of the staff. Defines and specifies the implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of company products. Participates in the reviewing of engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations. Assists product support areas in gathering and analyzing data. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:Lead and mentor QA teamBe an outspoken advocate for Quality First throughout the plantExpediently 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 the site QMS compliance with ISO:9000 and any site/customer upcoming certifications requiredResponsible for ensuring 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, scrap, product return rates, etc.Manage and improve supplier qualityBe 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 capabilitiesOverall owner of all applicable training requirements (ESD, 5’S, C-TPAT, Warehouse, Operations, Repair & FA) Education and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in related field Minimum of 6+ years of experience in quality engineering or related area in a manufacturing environment in a leadership role.Detailed knowledge and hands on experience with quality tools including process flowcharts, FMEA’s, control plans, CAPA, RCCA and 8D requiredExperience in IPC workmanship requirements is a plusExperience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies including statistical analysis techniques (Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control (SPC), etc) preferred.Certified Green or Black belt a plusInternal audit experience is requiredExperience using Microsoft Office and Google docs product suite requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredASQ certifications in QE, RE, QM is a plusSanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.