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.

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys.

Job Purpose:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for dealing with projects and driving product improvements through the facility via data analysis, root causing – solutions development to assure non-fault launch/introduction in a production environment.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Determine cost estimate targets during the design and development process, recommending cost effective solutions.
• Gather proposals, specifications and related documents and liaise with stakeholders in order to convert specifications to cost estimates for new and current products.
• Utilize cost methodologies and tools and appropriate software models and packages to prepare and maintain reliable and accurate data.
• Establish cost estimates of production processes and tooling costs and review alternatives or put forward recommendations for improvement.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products and track actual costs relative to budget and report status on a regular basis to ensure costs are in line with forecasts.
• Support validation of manufacturing bill of materials (BOM) for one or multiple lines.
• Lead and conduct product trial Preparation: Ensure part availability, line readiness, and pre-requisite data obtained and consolidated for new products or sustainability of existing product changes.
• Provide feedback to technical project/program manager and cross-functional team members on issues, yield impact, or manufacturability associated with a trial run.
• Complete Trial Report: Document observations, analysis, and results.
• Ensure manufacturing lines are validated and/or restored to prior condition post-trial(s) by evaluating the success of each trial (yield, downtime, cost, safety, etc.).
• Apply proven manufacturing practices to new products and existing products to refine, develop, and launch products.
• Develop and prove manufacturing and test processes during product development and launch.
• Hands-on in creating assembly and test procedures for existing and new designs for production transfer and launch.
• Organize and supervise process verification builds, using proven statistical methods.
• Help plan for capacity and throughput in a high mix low to medium volume environment.
• Provide DFM feedback to the engineering team.
• Help with updating documentation for production ramps.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 2 years of related manufacturing environment experience.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform well and grow under limited supervision.
• Highly-motivated self-starter.
• Must be reliable, innovative, committed, and quality-focused.
• Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, and policies related to specialized projects.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; Ability to communicate across cultures and geographic regions.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate activities.
• Can provide leadership and work closely with cross-functional departments.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $98,000

In addition, Sanmina Provides 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.