Metrology Quality Technician

Job description

Description Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

The Sanmina facility in Austin, Texas provides precision machining and mechanical assembly services to customers. Precision machining capabilities include vertical milling, horizontal milling, and turning on a wide range of materials including aluminum, copper, composites, stainless titanium, and high alloy steel with a milling envelope of up to 60" x 50" x 40". The facility specializes in high-mix, low volume production and also offers subassembly, integration, New Product Introduction services, and clean room assembly.

Summary

This role is primarily responsible for inspecting machined parts with the use of a CMM in the Metrology Quality Lab. You will be responsible for the selecting the inspection methodologies and verifying acceptance criteria. You will provide assistance to the operators, machinists, and quality engineers for line-side inspection of CNC machined components, as well as first piece inspections, in-process inspection, final inspections, and first article inspections.

What You'll Do

Must have experience operating and/or programming CMMs, measures dimensions, using precision instruments, basic inspection tools, micrometer, calipers, height gauges, optical comparator, pin gauges, etc., ensure product meets specifications/drawings. Ability to calibrate basic inspection tools and maintain accurate calibration records in database. Ability to correctly read and interpret engineering drawings and able to perform dimensional & physical inspection of mechanical parts.

Must have expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and able to communicate this same knowledge to machinists on interpretation of drawing or engineering specification. Must be able to develop inspection reports for new products, first piece, in-process and final inspection of machined features at the completed router operations to ensure conformance to specifications/drawings. Report findings to Machinists, Supervisors and Management.

Solve for unknown values, using knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, or geometry of basic shop math. Initiate reject tags, discrepancy reports and inspection reports in accordance with company approved plans & procedures. Responds to any Stop Work, On-Hold situation involving quality/process issues.

Comply to any duties, tasks or projects set forth by Quality Assurance Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager

• Perform routine dimensional and visual inspections utilizing precision instruments and tools
• Provide technical as well as non-technical guidance to team members and clients
• Generate inspection reports and spreadsheets for data collection and client specifications
• Coordinate critical equipment management and instrumentation through proper maintenance to ensure quality calibration and maximum performance

What You'll Bring

Associates Degree in manufacturing, machining, Quality Control/Quality Assurance or equivalent Minimum three (3) years in manufacturing/CNC machining, or equivalent, or experience in quality inspection in a CNC manufacturing environment or related field.

How to Stand Out CMM Programming

MCOSMOS, PCDIMS American Society of Quality Certified Quality Inspector American Society of Quality Certified Quality Technician Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Why Join Us?

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.