Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Plastics
Category (For Job Seekers)QualityLocation14662 - Woodland Plastics Corporation - Addison, IL 60101 US (Primary)Job DescriptionSanmina 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 Turtle Lake, Wisconsin is a full-service plastic injection molding, electronics integration and design service facility. They have 50 injection molding machines and expertise with engineering-grade resins. Sanmina Turtle Lake has long standing business partnerships with both tool designers and manufacturers.Manufacturing Quality Engineer - AddisonJob Purpose:The Quality Engineer provides quality engineering and assurance to ensure products and services are produced to exceed customer requirements and expectations. The quality engineer works in conjunction with other business and engineering disciplines using a cross-functional approach to ensure new/improved and current products and processes are in compliance with applicable quality management systems, standards, and regulations.Nature of Duties:Lead quality planning activities for new product development projects, including verification and validation plans and reliability strategiesContributes to validation planning for new and existing processesDetermines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processesPrepares reports and presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendationsDesign and implement inspection methods, equipment, acceptance criteria and sampling plansInitiate or assist in cost reductions of product inspectionsEnsure effective design control and transfer to productionProvide validation, sampling, and statistical analysis support to other functions in the organizationLead Quality issue resolution by applying root cause methodologiesWorks under indirect supervision following established practices and clear-cut policies in the performance of majority of dutiesEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related degree, 2 - 5 years experience in manufacturing or quality engineering (preferred) in a manufacturing environmentPosses a understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethicsProgram of CMM using DMIS SoftwareAble to define and/or interpret problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsEffectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and suppliersInterpret an extensive variety of industry standards, technical instructions, drawings, and specificationsHave a thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventive and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvementsAbility to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods to facilitate process analysis and improvementsUnderstand readiness processes and requirementsSkills and Ability ExpectationsProblem solving using root cause methodologiesApplying statistics and software in data analysisApplication of failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)Excellent organizational and communication skillsFlexibility for handling a wide range of activitiesAbility to work under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize tasks with strict deadlinesTeaches others new processes and procedures.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