QA Engineer

About the Role

Sanmina is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive excellence in advanced machining operations for high-technology customers. This role offers mentorship and hands-on projects for those looking to build a long-term career in Quality Engineering, whether you are a recent graduate or a Senior Technician transitioning into a leadership-track engineering role.

You will assist the Quality Manager in ensuring operational excellence, managing the ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS), leading audits, and driving CAPA/root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Audit & Compliance: Plan and conduct internal, process, and product audits to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. Support third-party and customer audits.
• Corrective Action Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams using quality tools (e.g., 8D methodology) to resolve quality issues and address customer concerns.
• Process Control & Verification: Partner with the engineering team to review customer specifications and drawings. Develop and update Quality Control Plans and checklists.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related technical field), or
• 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).
• Proficiency with basic data tools (Excel/Google Sheets) and willingness to learn Quality Management Software.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified environments is required.
• This is an ITAR facility; applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

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

Skills

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on root-cause analysis.
• Clear communication skills to explain technical issues to operators and management.

Pay

Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $95,000

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.