QA Engineer

Company Overview

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 provides end‑to‑end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. The company operates facilities strategically located worldwide. The Sanmina facility in Austin, Texas offers precision machining and mechanical assembly services, including vertical and horizontal milling, turning on materials such as aluminum, copper, composites, stainless steel, titanium, and high‑alloy steel, with a milling envelope up to 60" × 50" × 40". The plant specializes in high‑mix, low‑volume production, sub‑assembly, integration, New Product Introduction services, and clean‑room assembly.

Purpose

The Associate QA Engineer will assist in the daily overview of production and new product introduction activities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize quality tools and disciplines in response to customer quality concerns and internal quality improvement plans.
• Develop work instructions for inspection/testing for QC personnel.
• Design and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating precision and accuracy.
• Perform RCCA and CLCA and recommend corrective action for customer quality concerns and complaints.
• Support RMA/MRB material disposition.
• Develop inspection check fixtures.
• Report on particle count for clean room.
• Assist in addressing supplier quality issues.
• Apply mechanical engineering and special process engineering expertise as needed.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Engineering, Quality, or a technical field.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel or Google Sheets.

Eligibility

This position is in an ITAR‑controlled facility; applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.