Quality Specialist

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.

Sanmina Energy (Houston) provides: Product Engineering with an emphasis on energy including very complex electro-mechanical systems; Assembly & Test for full electromechanical assemblies across multiple industries with capability to produce new and legacy [high temperature] printed circuit board assemblies; and Precision Machining with capabilities across the full material spectrum.

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Job Title: Quality Specialist

Job Purpose:

This position is primarily located at Stafford, TX with the occasional need to travel to Houston TX facility. This role serves as a crucial link between the production floor and the broader quality management system. This position responsible for identifying defects but also for understanding their root causes, communicating issues to relevant teams, helping to implement corrective and preventative actions, and working with vendors and customer.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

Inspection-Focused Tasks:

This role retains the fundamental duties of a quality inspector. These tasks are critical for identifying non- conformances and ensuring that products meet established standards.

• Performing Inspections: Conduct thorough visual and dimensional inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products using various measuring and testing equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Reading and Interpreting Blueprints: Analyze technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure products are manufactured to the correct requirements.
• Documentation of Findings: Accurately record inspection results, including documenting defects, non-conformities, and any deviations from standards.
• Acceptance and Rejection: Make informed decisions to accept or reject products based on inspection findings and quality criteria.
• Operating Inspection Equipment: Utilize and maintain a variety of inspection tools and technology, from basic hand tools to more advanced coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).

This role involves managing the flow of quality-related information and activities, ensuring that issues are not just identified but also addressed systemically.

• Quality System Maintenance: Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS), including creating and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality forms.
• Communication and Reporting: Serve as a primary point of contact for quality-related matters, communicating inspection results and quality trends to production supervisors, engineers, and management. Prepare regular quality reports and presentations.
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA): Participate in or lead root cause analysis investigations to determine the source of non-conformities. Collaborate with other departments to develop and track the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Training and Support: Provide guidance and training to production staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and the proper use of quality-related documentation.
• Supplier Quality: May be involved in communicating with suppliers regarding the quality of incoming materials and addressing any non-conformances.
• Audit Support: Assist in preparing for and participating in internal and external quality audits.

• First Article Inspection (FAI) Management: Not only perform first article inspections but also coordinate the documentation and approval process with engineering and customers.
• Non-Conforming Material Management: Oversee the entire process for non-conforming materials, from initial identification and segregation to coordinating the disposition (e.g., rework, scrap, or return to vendor).
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Actively participate in and contribute to continuous improvement projects, using insights gained from inspections and data analysis to suggest process enhancements.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

*Must be able to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

*Must be able to adapt to frequent changes to work processes.

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree or Technical Diploma in Quality or related field preferred.
• 4 or more years of direct experience and experience with the use of force gages, test fixtures and inspection equipment (such as: calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Capable of interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office / Google suite experience
• Must have advanced knowledge of GD&T ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Defense/Aerospace Experience Preferred

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

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This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.