Manufacturing/Process Engineer

Job Description

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.

Manufacturing/Process Engineer

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing/Process Engineer will have two main functions. The first is to provide direct support of the daily manufacturing operation, used in the production of PCBA’s (Circuit Board Assemblies) and finished electronic products. The second function is to identify and implement continuous improvements to maximize operations efficiencies and quality of products. This Engineer will review

customer data and requirements, and use data to create work instructions, order tooling, and create programs for all assembly machines including Screen Printing, SPI, Pick and Place, Thermal

Profiling/Reflow Oven, AOI, and Wash. They will provide daily production support including debug and optimization of programs, troubleshooting of products and equipment, scheduling of service and

maintenance, improvement of efficiencies, and quality.

Nature Of Duties

• Support the manufacturing floor daily operation, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
• Optimize and balance cycle times of assembly lines.
• Design and implement methods and procedures to manufacture and/or assemble products in conformance to customer and industry specifications.
• Use engineering education and training to resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• Analyze process defects and returned products and identify corrective actions.
• Prepare process and quality documentation and procedures.
• Construct and manage assembly time standards and support quoting.
• Compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Provide direct support of the daily SMT (Surface Mount) manufacturing operation, use in the production of PCBA’s (Circuit Board Assemblies).
• Must be able to learn and support the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system and Shop Floor Data Collection (SFDC) system used to run a manufacturing operation from an engineering standpoint, and understand how the multiple software systems interact and affect one another.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• May supervise the activities of others.
• Other tasks as directed.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing Engineering or other related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years experience as an Engineer in a machine driven manufacturing environment, with experience in electronics assembly preferred.
• Oracle experience is highly desired.
• Lean Six Sigma experience with working understanding of SPC, FMEA, DOE.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• Successful experience in a fast paced, multitasking environment required.
• Experience with or knowledge of IPC-610 and ANSI J STD 001 standards
  
  

This is an ITAR Facility. Candidates must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

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