QA Engineer

Summary

Sanmina is looking for a Quality Engineer who is eager to solve problems and drive excellence. Whether you are a recent graduate looking to apply your theoretical knowledge or a Senior Technician ready to transition into a leadership-track engineering role, this position offers mentorship and hands-on projects needed to build a long –term career in Quality Engineering. In this role, you will assist the Quality Manager ensuring operational excellence and drive quality improvement in advanced machining operations for our high technology customers. The Quality Engineer for this role assists in managing the ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS), leads internal/external audits, and drives CAPA/root cause analysis.

What You'll Do

• Auditing & Compliance: Plan and conduct internal, process, and product audits to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. You will also play a key role in supporting third-party and customer audits.
• Corrective Action Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams using quality tools—such as the 8D methodology—to resolve quality issues and address customer concerns.
• Process Control & Verification: Partner with the engineering team to review customer specifications and drawings. You will develop and update Quality Control Plans and checklists to ensure our processes are airtight.
• Methodology Design: Design, document, and implement robust methods and procedures for inspection and testing.
• Performance Improvement: Drive plant-wide quality and customer satisfaction using advanced techniques, including SPC, FMEA, DOE, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Material Standards: Develop and maintain quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
• Nonconformance Management: Support documentation and the MRB (Material Review Board) disposition process, including the detailed analysis of customer complaints.
• Engineering Collaboration: Participate in Engineering Change Control Boards (CCB) and assist in the development and refinement of PFMEAs.
• Team Development: Provide training and mentoring to team members on quality improvement skills and tool application.

What You'll Bring

• The Academic Path: A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related technical field).
• The Technical Path: 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Senior Quality Technician or Inspector role, with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and measurement tools.
• Strong understanding of blueprints and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• A "detective" mindset—you enjoy finding the source of a problem and fixing it.
• Clear communication skills; you can explain technical issues to both operators and management.
• Proficiency with basic data tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and a willingness to learn Quality Management Software.
• Exposure ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified environment required.

How To Stand Out

• Preferred a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in quality engineering or related area in a manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $75,000 - $95,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.