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.

The Sanmina facility in Austin, Texas provides precision machining and mechanical assembly services to customers. Precision machining capabilities include vertical milling, horizontal milling, and turning on a wide range of materials including aluminum, copper, composites, stainless titanium, and high alloy steel with a milling envelope of up to 60" x 50" x 40". The facility specializes in high-mix, low volume production and also offers subassembly, integration, New Product Introduction services, and clean room assembly.

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will be responsible for directing and executing all the technical strategy for the plant and sustaining initiatives for the manufacturing facility. This position will manage all engineering departments associated with this effort and also take an active role in driving development projects, value engineering and innovation initiatives.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages the plant engineering department and take an active role in driving development projects, value engineering and innovation initiatives to ensure consistent evaluation and documentation of processes, adequate configuration and preventative maintenance of systems and equipment, and innovative direction to reduce cost and improve sustainability.
• Develops and maintains design for manufacturability standards.
• Manages the design for manufacturability of new product designs, using concurrent engineering methodology.
• Maintains weekly Accountability Meetings with subordinates.
• Prepares/delivers Performance Evaluations as required to promote accountability and efficiency oversee and educate subordinates as it relates regulatory compliance and company policies.
• Develops bills of material, manufacturing method sheets and production documentation.
• Develops manufacturing flows.
• Recommends appropriate fabrication processes considering, functionality, volumes and cost targets.
• Owns the technical relationship with product suppliers and customers.
• Works with project and design management, develop product transfer plans and schedules.
• Develops and manages transfer plans for new products, product upgrades, and engineering changes.
• Manages the process of draft and design layout of equipment, materials and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.
• Investigates and diagnoses causes of breakdowns and develops programs and solutions to reduce/eliminate future occurrences.
• Develops and implements preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability.
• Evaluates current processes and develop, implement and maintain all changes with consideration of long term Lean Production system design and techniques.
• Drives processes development to optimize efficient process flow, reduce process or product variability, improve process capability and improve employee safety.
• Develops and maintains critical departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Coordinates maintenance, engineering and process development initiatives to ensure increased efficiencies.
• Coordinates preventative and predictable maintenance activities as it relates to production enhancements.
• Ensures effective interdepartmental relationships to meet the assigned goals of the organization.

Education and Experience

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering management experience required.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability, considering a balance of cost, serviceability, manufacturability, reliability, assembly time and quality.
• Expertise in parts fabrication techniques, including; precision machining casting, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and cable assembly.
• Excellent small cross-functional team leadership skills
• Functional management ability, including recruiting, skills and career development, goals and objectives setting and management, performance management
• Experience with budgeting managing to a budget and headcount planning
• Verbal presentation skills commensurate with a technical audience

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): $95,000 - $115,000 

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.