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Sanmina • Addison, Illinois, United States
Role & seniority: Quality Engineer (mid-level) in Addison; typically 2–5 years of manufacturing/quality engineering experience; Bachelor’s in Engineering.
Stack/tools: DMIS-based CMM programming; statistical analysis methods/tools; FMEA; quality planning and control methods; data collection/reporting tools; familiarity with quality standards and problem-solving frameworks.
Lead quality planning for new product development (verification/validation plans and reliability strategies).
Develop and implement validation plans for new/existing processes; design controls, sampling plans, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria; support cost reductions in inspections.
Lead quality issue resolution using root-cause methodologies; provide data analysis and recommendations; ensure design control and transfer to production.
2–5 years in manufacturing/quality engineering; strong problem-solving and data analysis using statistics.
Proficiency with CMM/DMIS, FMEA, and quality tools; ability to interpret drawings, standards, and specifications.
Effective communication, collaboration, and ability to work under pressure with deadlines; capable of teaching others.
Experience with readiness processes and regulatory compliance; broader knowledge of quality systems and improvement methodologies.
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and facilitate continuous improvement efforts.
Location
Job Description
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. Sanmina Turtle Lake, Wisconsin is a full-service plastic injection molding, electronics integration and design service facility. They have 50 injection molding machines and expertise with engineering-grade resins. Sanmina Turtle Lake has long standing business partnerships with both tool designers and manufacturers.
Quality Engineer – Addison
Job Purpose
The Quality Engineer provides quality engineering and assurance to ensure products and services are produced to exceed customer requirements and expectations. The quality engineer works in conjunction with other business and engineering disciplines using a cross-functional approach to ensure new/improved and current products and processes are in compliance with applicable quality management systems, standards, and regulations.
Nature Of Duties
Lead quality planning activities for new product development projects, including verification and validation plans and reliability strategies Contributes to validation planning for new and existing processes Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes Prepares reports and presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations Design and implement inspection methods, equipment, acceptance criteria and sampling plans Initiate or assist in cost reductions of product inspections Ensure effective design control and transfer to production Provide validation, sampling, and statistical analysis support to other functions in the organization Lead Quality issue resolution by applying root cause methodologies Works under indirect supervision following established practices and clear-cut policies in the performance of majority of duties
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related degree, 2 – 5 years experience in manufacturing or quality engineering (preferred) in a manufacturing environment Posses a understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics Program of CMM using DMIS Software Able to define and/or interpret problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Effectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and suppliers Interpret an extensive variety of industry standards, technical instructions, drawings, and specifications Have a thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventive and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvements Ability to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods to facilitate process analysis and improvements Understand readiness processes and requirements
Skills And Ability Expectations
Problem solving using root cause methodologies Applying statistics and software in data analysis Application of failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) Excellent organizational and communication skills Flexibility for handling a wide range of activities Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines Teaches others new processes and procedures.
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