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.

Quality Director

Job Purpose:

As Quality Director the role will be responsible for developing a world class quality department and driving plant wide continuous improvement that results in unparalleled quality performance. You will have the opportunity to reinforce foundational quality principals, as we develop innovative manufacturing and inspection processes to build high quality semiconductor, defense and data infrastructure products. This position will be responsible for managing, coordinating and administering all functions of the site’s Quality Management System, including receiving inspection activities, quality engineering, supplier quality management, PCB inspection (in-process and final) and the QC laboratory. 

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor QA Department, consisting of quality engineers.
• Be an outspoken advocate for Quality First throughout the plant
• Expediently and effectively communicate with customers on quality escapes, visits, escalations, etc.
• Maintain and improve the site QMS (including NCR and CAPA system, internal audit, training, etc.)
• Responsible for ensuring effective quality planning (including PFMEAs, process flows and control plans) for NPI and production parts.
• Maintain the site QMS compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and TL9000 by coordinating and responded to site certification audits
• Maintain the Military MIL-PRF-31032 and Nadcap compliances
• Develop additional sources of data and track and report key Quality-related performance indicators (KPIs), including first pass yield, scrap rates and statistical process control.
• Manage and improve supplier quality
• Be an advocate for lean and six sigma manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement
• Drive cross functional projects with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering to verify and validate existing manufacturing processes and capabilities
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with engineering
• Address process yields by driving cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective actions utilizing a methodical approach (DMAIC) to root cause and continuous improvement.

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial or Mfg Engineering preferred
• 10 years of Quality Engineering or Management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Printed circuit board experience is a plus but not required
• 5 years of direct people management
• Knowledge of IPC-6012 and IPC-A-600 desired
• Demonstrated experience working directly with customers to resolve concerns, conduct audits and host visits
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, TL-9000, ISO-14001, MIL-PRF-31032 or similar standards with demonstrated success in passing certification audits
• Expert level knowledge of root cause analysis techniques and corrective action
• Hands on experience working with suppliers to improve quality
• Knowledge of lean principles (Green or Black belt certification a plus)
• Knowledge and experience in the application of statistical process control
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams in a dynamic environment required
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills required
• Open-minded self starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve, as well manage multiple tasks and projects and concisely explain complex issues supported with data.
• Excellent analytical abilities and comprehensive understanding of quality toolbox (SPC, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, etc.)

Salary Range(annual): $140,000 - 160,000

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.

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