[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Sanmina-SCI jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Sanmina-SCI · California, United States # Quality Manager California, United States Manager or lead Manufacturing & Production Last seen on Sanmina-SCI’s official careers site on July 12, 2026; it may have closed since. [Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://careers.sanmina.com/job/2163/quality_manager) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sanmina-SCI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/) / Quality Manager ## Job description About Sanmina Corporation Sanmina is a global manufacturing powerhouse, generating over $8 billion in annual revenue with a dedicated team of 35,000+ innovators across 21 countries. We support a world-class customer base with groundbreaking products and manufacturing services. Learn more about how we build tomorrow, today, at www.sanmina.com. ### Position Summary The Quality Manager leads, implements, and maintains high-level quality strategies across multiple programs and projects, directly linking business goals with operational excellence while scaling the Quality Management System (QMS). In this role, you will design quality frameworks, establish performance metrics, and drive cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, ensuring all deliverables meet strict regulatory requirements and customer satisfaction standards. About the Role We are seeking a strategic, results-driven, and proactive Quality Manager to lead crucial business initiatives, implement continuous improvement, and ensure the QMS is leveraged as a living system to drive business standardization. Operating at the intersection of quality assurance and program management, your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and oversee comprehensive quality programs across project portfolios. With a proactive mindset, you will evaluate operational conditions to identify and mitigate risks that could impact product quality or process stability. Nature of ### Duties & Responsibilities Cost of Quality (CoQ) ### Management Participate in operational process routing evaluations to define cost-of-quality standards across the product portfolio. Establish quality metrics to identify deviations and evaluate their impact on the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ). ### Risk Mitigation Develop and implement proactive frameworks to identify and mitigate operational risks, eliminate redundancies, and prevent reoccurrence. Utilize risk assessment tools like PFMEA across all operational activities. ### QMS Leadership & Compliance Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards. Lead monthly Quality Management Reviews (QMR) to evaluate quality indicators and business performance. ### CAPA & Non-Conformance Drive rigorous Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) analysis to establish effective, systemic changes in the QMS. ### New Product Introduction (NPI) Responsible for executing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) frameworks for the development, launch, and implementation of new programs and products. ### Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Design, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to drive technical manufacturing issues to true root-cause solutions. Manage and resolve all supplier quality issues. ### Process Optimization Deploy Lean Six Sigma tools to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, product conditions, and operational throughput. ### Team Development & Training Mentor, guide, and upskill the quality engineering team. Serve as the overall owner for all site-applicable training compliance requirements (including ESD, 5S, C-TPAT, Operations, and Repair/Failure Analysis). ### Education & Experience Requirements Education & Certifications Required: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering, Technical, or related scientific field. ### Required Internal ISO 9001 auditing experience. ### Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. ASQ Certifications (CQE, CQM/OE, and/or CRE) and Lead Auditor certification. ### Core Experience Years of Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineering and quality management within a manufacturing environment, including a proven track record in a leadership/management role. ### NPI Expertise Direct experience leading APQP activities to successfully launch new products. ### Quality Toolkit Deep, hands-on mastery of quality tools including process flowcharts, FMEAs, control plans, CAPA, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), 8D, and other AIAG frameworks. ### Continuous Improvement Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, including statistical analysis techniques (Design of Experiments (DOE), DFM, DFSS, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)). ### Industry Standards Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 systems management. Familiarity with IPC workmanship requirements (IPC-A-610/620) is highly advantageous. ### Systems & Software Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suites. Leadership Competencies Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with customers and executive stakeholders. Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for mentoring and building high-performing quality teams. Compensation & Benefits Sanmina provides a competitive compensation package and a variety of benefits, including: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance coverage. 401(k) / Savings plan. Company-paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Jul 12, 2026 - Listed for: 51 days - Location: California, United States[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://careers.sanmina.com/job/2163/quality_manager) ## More jobs at Sanmina-SCI ### [(N) Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/0553f373685553e3044e/) Reynosa, MX ### [(N) Production Planner/Scheduler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/5fdc0d19e79e23febb89/) Reynosa, JAL, MX ### [(N) Sr Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/6f85756b28e4ab6d9d66/) Reynosa, MX ### [(R) Manufacturing Equipment Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/4005ff175fbc4f7fcaa8/) Reynosa, MX ### [(R) Sr Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/22298bd84065603448d6/) Reynosa, MX ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Sikorsky Program Quality and Supplier Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/f9ff6111b26830f0dc86/) Lockheed Martin · Stratford, CT ### [Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/6859a98ca965a70c31cd/) BAE Systems · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States ### [Principal Quality Engineer – Design & Operations Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/4a65b5bcdbcdbf60b5aa/) BAE Systems · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States ### [MultifunctionaAssociate Manager - Multi-Functional Quality - Troy, ALl Quality Asc Mgr - L4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/08a2a29086e69dc95db5/) Lockheed Martin · Troy, AL ### [Quality Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fastenal/jobs/4a9590d55c5d8c84daf3/) Fastenal · Winona, MN [Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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