Resident/Quality Engineer (Temp)

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

Represent Sanmina as a Resident Engineer in Tesla Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada (On-site)

Coordinate On-site  activities related to the supplier approval & selection process, including but not limited to the following:

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

• Calculate staffing personnel for sorting and/or rework activities
• Follow-up on RFQs with Sanmina purchasing to close supplier’s payments (account payable)
• Coordinate activities to start with the initial containment actions and their effectiveness
• Develop work Inspection/ Instructions for Sorting  and/or Rework purposes and testing equipment selection.
• Provide coaching and training to the Sorting company
• Guide, coordinate and supervise selected sorting companies
• Feedback Sanmina operations in real-time about product performance 
• Provide & follow up on Clean Point Shipment dates, including product traceability and status 
• Follow up and and support the filling of information for each SCAR on the Tesla supplier portal, including shipping RMA parts to Sanmina facilities to initiate the root cause analysis process 
• Coordinate Root Cause Analysis with their representative Team in Sanmina operations including deep dive information in support of the root cause analysis process
• Align with quality engineering teams to dispose of suspected material 
• Understand failure analysis based on product schematics drawings, product/process diagrams, layouts and any other customer requirement and/or specifications 
• Maintain Sanmina´s quality performance metrics at Tesla incoming material & warehousing operations
• Establish positive relationships with Tesla Staff SQE Manager to meet & exceed customer’s expectations and directions 
• Interact with Sanmina Plant Organizations to comply with company policy, processes and procedures
• Responsible for providing frequent reports on the performance of Sanmina finished products at Tesla factory
• Responsible for a real-time communication of potential Sanmina issues in Tesla factory, including the initiation of the Sanmina escalation process
• Support activities related to Tesla´s QIP (Quality Improvement Plan) to align Tesla´s Supplier Quality Metrics in Target

Competence Requirements:

• IATF16949 standard & automotive quality management system
• AIAG Core Tools (PFMEAs, PPAP, Control Plans, process flow diagrams)
• Problem solving methodologies such as 8D methodology, ishikawa diagram, fault tree analysis, hypothesis table, three-legs five why’s,  etc
• Tesla customer specific requirements experience (preferred)
• General knowledge in IPC-A-610 & JEDEC standards.
• General knowledge in manufacturing methods of electronic printed circuit board assemblies 
• General knowledge in manufacturing methods of modular assemblies, including testing (automation is prefereable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (excel, power point, word, email)
• Overall knowledge of the SAP, Oracle and Agile applications
• Understand quality methodologies knowledge on measurement system analysis & statistical tools such as process control/charts, SPC, GR&R and CpKs

Skills: 

• Capable of providing constructive feedback and maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information   
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization
• Team leadership while demonstrating reliability, initiative, and desire to learn and teach
• Be able to work in a fast pace environment and flexibility on a changing work schedule

Relevant work experience:

• + 4 years of experience in the automotive industry or similar
• Demonstrate working experience and knowledge in the automotive quality management system
• Technical savvy on electronics engineering applications
• Green belt on six sigma is preferable

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• English proficiency required (bilingual to Spanish language is preferable) 

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