Supplier Quality Engineer

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:

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring externally provided products, processes and services conform to all applicable requirements and company standards. In this position you will manage supplier programs for manufacturing, packaging and other operational processes, as well as ensuring quality programs conform to all applicable requirements including regulatory requirements.

Nature of Duties:

• Work closely with sourcing team to evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity for supplier selection process
• Qualifies new suppliers based on customer requirements
• Periodic reevaluation of suppliers based on delivery of quality products, materials, and services
• Support operations in supplier related issues, communicates non-conformances identified during in-coming inspection, and manufacturing; and drive resolution in partnership with cross-functional teams and supplier
• Lead investigations to identify root cause and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities with suppliers using appropriate problem-solving methods
• Visit supplier facilities to conduct audits, witness production and inspection processes
• Review and approve all First Article Inspection submissions
• Monitor supplier performance and issue periodic reports; issue improvement actions to non-performing suppliers
• Act as a single point of contact for all supplier related quality matters
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues
• Participate and support internal and external management system audits

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering field or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering
• Ability to participate in the resolution of technical issues with respect to product processes, systems and deliverables in engineering, supply chain and quality
• Knowledge of Supplier Management practices and processes
• Ability to provide guidance to suppliers on all aspects of quality
• Experience in implementing, maintaining, and auditing management systems
• Experience in developing supplier relations and continuous improvement plans
• Proficient in 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer