Quality Assurance Engineer; Lean Six Sigma Coordinator & MES Site Champion

Sanmina • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

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. POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION: Quality Engineer; Lean Six Sigma Coordinator & MES Site Champion Job Purpose: To investigate, analyze and recommend solutions to drive process improvements, quality improvements and cost improvements using Lean/Six Sigma DMAIC principles. Support the organization and to enable it to meet or exceed annual cost savings and performance goals established by the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related degree.
• Six Sigma certification, CQE, CSSBB and/or appropriate work experience.
• 20 plus years general experience in Industry.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a change agent for continuous improvement.
• Understanding of LEAN philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards.
• Ability to define and/or interpret problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Effective communication with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to interpret industry standards, technical instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving and lean improvement tools and techniques.
• Ability to learn and apply the DMAIC process for problem solving.
• Ability to acquire and analyze data using standard quantitative methods.
• Basic statistical analysis skills including trending, averages, standard deviation and run charts.
• Ability to train project teams in principles of Lean/Six Sigma.
• Ability to set project timelines and lay out plan of actions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility for handling a wide range of activities.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize tasks.
• Advanced usage of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Programming experience (Python, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, SQL or similar) in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Black Belt.
• Experienced with the Statistical tools and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Mfg. Kaizen events, improving 5S processes and results.
• Train employees and teams as needed, ensuring timelines and improvement goals are defined and met.
• Analyze data and make recommendations to the management team for Six Sigma projects per the DMAIC methodology.
• Cross train with technical engineers to understand critical to quality and customer requirements.
• Develop a list of potential projects and manage teams necessary to support each project.
• Publish results associated with each project and complete all project documentation.
• Analyze and manage incoming raw material and production data to monitor for trends and shifts.
• Maintain checks on projects to ensure that savings or improvements were realized.
• Assist with maintenance of standard operating procedures and other controlled documents.
• Evaluate, configure, implement and maintain the site's MES system.
• Work with Corporate 42Q resources to integrate and automate 42Q functionality.
• Provide day-to-day support and training of operations personnel.
• Review manufacturing data including evaluating critical parameters.
• Provide analytical support for projects and proposals.
• Support continuous improvement actions for surface mount technology and electro-mechanical systems.
• Liaison between customers and local IT for IP and customer equipment support.
• Lead process automation activities and projects.
• Create documentation for software usage, maintenance, and other requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree