NPI Product Engineer

NPI Product Engineer

Req ID: 114186

Location: Fremont, CA, United States

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Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world''s most essential and innovative brands. Whether it''s autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don't just meet standards-they redefine them.

Summary

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

What You''ll Do

The NPI Fabrication Product Engineer plays a pivotal role in bringing new sheet metal and electromechanical products from concept to full-scale production. Acting as the technical bridge between Design Engineering, Customers, Quality, and Shop-Floor Operations, this role ensures new products are optimized for manufacturability, cost, yield, and seamless integration into manufacturing lines.

Provide technical and commercial leadership for the development and manufacture of new product platforms that deliver competitive advantage in the market, meet financial/ growth goals, and exceed customers' performance and quality expectations at or below target costs.

• Oversee early build phases (Alpha, Beta, Pilot runs), driving prototype execution, validating shop-floor processes, and resolving early manufacturing bottlenecks before full volume release.
• Sales support in participating in Project Technical Reviews to help guide manufacturing.
• Lead FAI processes for initial product builds to ensure prototype parts meet customer specs and engineering tolerances.
• Conduct rigorous Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews on early-stage customer CAD models, drawings, and prototypes prior to release.
• Create, structure, and maintain accurate pre-production Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly structures, and detailed Production Routings in the ERP system for new product launches.
• Support engineering through review of vendor's drawings ensuring accuracy and suitability for the application and distribution.
• Upload, organize, and track technical specifications, engineering drawings, and customer documentation in Agile PLM through initial engineering releases and ECOs/ECNs.
• Collaborate and partner with the entire engineering department.
• Support Procurement by working with Purchasing and Engineering to create drawings/specifications and Long Leadtime Bills of Material.
• Support Product Development as required.
• Identify and coordinate procurement of specialized tooling, welding jigs, and bending fixtures required for new product launches.
• Support Pricing by working with the Estimating Team to update and improve pricing tools used.
• Process RFQs and negotiate pricing where applicable.
• Participate as requested in company training events, applicable industry and product related training or certification classes and marketing - industry sector events. Travel as necessary to client projects, vendor, jobsite, and event locations.

What You''ll Bring

• BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent hands-on technical experience).
• 2-3+ years in a fabrication, sheet metal, or electromechanical environment, with a strong emphasis on New Product Introduction (NPI) or launch engineering.
• Deep practical understanding of metal deformation, bend deductions, grain direction, standard tooling constraints, welding sequencing, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite. Preferred experience with Google Workspace.
• Proficient with Solidworks or equivalent.
• Proven track record in prototype execution, pilot runs, line layout validation, and hand-off to sustaining operations.
• Advanced experience with Agile PLM and standard ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP) for configuring initial part masters and production structures.
• Expertise in interpreting complex 2D GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) drawings and navigating 3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks, Pro/E, Inventor).
• Demonstrated ability to articulate technical constraints, trade-offs, and DFM recommendations to customer design engineers, suppliers, and shop-floor technicians.
• Excellent problem-solving skills are required. Preferred strong root-cause analysis skills (5-Why, 8D) to resolve unexpected issues during fast-paced prototype builds.
• Ability to act independently and resourcefully to solve problems and ensure high levels of technical accuracy and quality.
• Ability to be flexible and discern appropriate plans of action when working on multiple tasks.
• Implements and maintains engineering objectives and initiatives such as cost savings and complexity reductions.

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 $80,000 and $99,500, 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.

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