QA 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 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.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for manufacturing processes compliant with quality standards.Support customers in failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective/containment/preventive actions. Assist customer focus team in resolving quality issues following quality standard practices. Develops and implements a plan for lean/6 Sigma deployment within the plant. Provides progress reports and action plans for lean/6 Sigma implementation. Perform other quality related activities as needed.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

*Develops, evaluates, revises, and applies technical quality assurance protocols/methods to inspect and test in-process raw materials, production equipment, and finished products.

*Ensures activities and items are in compliance with both company quality assurance standards and applicable government regulations.

*Performs analysis and identifies trends in the inspection of finished products, in-process materials and bulk raw materials, and recommends corrective actions when necessary.

*Ensures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control

procedures are followed.

*Assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMPs, ISO regulations. Evaluates and analyzes the efforts in organizing, documenting, and

interpreting inspection support documents and records.

Education and Experience:

*Bachelors of Science, Coursework or project background with Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Quality Control (QC) procedures and quality tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis(FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).

* 2-4 years of related experience as a Quality Engineer

*Six Sigma and/or Lean-Kaizen experience is a plus.

*Proficiency in computer skills.


*Personable, must interface well with customers.

*PCB and Contract Manufacturing Experience required

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range(annual): $80,000 - $90,000

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.