Resident/Quality Engineer (Temp)

Job Purpose

Represent Sanmina as a Resident Engineer in Tesla Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada (On-site)

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

- Calculate staffing personnel for sorting and/or rework activities - Follow-up on RFQs with Sanmina purchasing to close supplier’s payments (account payable) - Coordinate activities to start with the initial containment actions and their effectiveness - Develop work Inspection/Instructions for Sorting and/or Rework purposes and testing equipment selection - Provide coaching and training to the Sorting company - Guide, coordinate and supervise selected sorting companies - Feedback Sanmina operations in real-time about product performance - Provide & follow up on Clean Point Shipment dates, including product traceability and status - Follow up and support the filling of information for each SCAR on the Tesla supplier portal, including shipping RMA parts to Sanmina facilities to initiate the root cause analysis process - Coordinate Root Cause Analysis with their representative Team in Sanmina operations including deep dive information in support of the root cause analysis process - Align with quality engineering teams to dispose of suspected material - Understand failure analysis based on product schematics drawings, product/process diagrams, layouts and any other customer requirement and/or specifications - Maintain Sanmina's quality performance metrics at Tesla incoming material & warehousing operations - Establish positive relationships with Tesla Staff SQE Manager to meet & exceed customer’s expectations and directions - Interact with Sanmina Plant Organizations to comply with company policy, processes and procedures - Responsible for providing frequent reports on the performance of Sanmina finished products at Tesla factory - Responsible for a real-time communication of potential Sanmina issues in Tesla factory, including the initiation of the Sanmina escalation process - Support activities related to Tesla's QIP (Quality Improvement Plan) to align Tesla's Supplier Quality Metrics in Target

Competence Requirements

- IATF16949 standard & automotive quality management system - AIAG Core Tools (PFMEAs, PPAP, Control Plans, process flow diagrams) - Problem solving methodologies such as 8D methodology, ishikawa diagram, fault tree analysis, hypothesis table, three-legs five why’s, etc - Tesla customer specific requirements experience (preferred) - General knowledge in IPC-A-610 & JEDEC standards - General knowledge in manufacturing methods of electronic printed circuit board assemblies - General knowledge in manufacturing methods of modular assemblies, including testing (automation is preferred) - Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (excel, power point, word, email) - Overall knowledge of the SAP, Oracle and Agile applications - Understand quality methodologies knowledge on measurement system analysis & statistical tools such as process control/charts, SPC, GR&R and CpKs

Skills

- Capable of providing constructive feedback and maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information - Effective verbal and written communication skills in English along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization - Team leadership while demonstrating reliability, initiative, and desire to learn and teach - Be able to work in a fast pace environment and flexibility on a changing work schedule

Relevant work experience

- + 4 years of experience in the automotive industry or similar - Demonstrate working experience and knowledge in the automotive quality management system - Technical savvy on electronics engineering applications - Green belt on six sigma is preferable

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar. - English proficiency required (bilingual to Spanish language is preferable)