QA Engineer - (107770)

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 Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Purpose:
Responsible for manufacturing processes compliant with quality standards.  Support customers in
failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective/containment/preventive actions. Assist customer
focus team in resolving quality issues following quality standard practices. Develops and
implements a plan for lean/6 Sigma deployment within the plant. Provides progress reports and action
plans for lean/6 Sigma implementation. Perform other quality related activities as needed.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:
· Develops, evaluates, revises, and applies technical quality assurance protocols/methods to inspect
and test in-process raw materials, production equipment, and finished products.
· Ensures activities and items are in compliance with both company quality assurance standards and
applicable government regulations.
· Performs analysis and identifies trends in the inspection of finished products, in-process materials
and bulk raw materials, and recommends corrective actions when necessary.
· Ensures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control
procedures are followed.
· Assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMPs, ISO9000 and TL9000 standards. Evaluates and analyzes the efforts in organizing, documenting, and
interpreting inspection support documents and records.

Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
· Minimum 2 years experience of related experience.
· Six Sigma and/or Lean-Kaizen experience is a plus.
· Proficiency in computer skills.  
· Personable, must interface well with customers.
· Contract Manufacturing Experience preferred.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Salary Range (annual): $80,000 - $90,000

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package.  The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.