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[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://jobs.sanmina.com/jobs/18317885-quality-engineer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sanmina-SCI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/) / Quality Engineer ## 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. ### Summary The Quality Engineer will play a key role in the Quality organization of the team that makes some of the most complex and mission critical PCBs solutions on the planet. We are seeking a highly technical Quality Engineer to drive product excellence, precision metrology, and operational efficiency. In this role, you will bridge the gap between customer design intent and manufacturing capability by overseeing advanced dimensional inspection equipment and spearheading data-driven process improvements. ### What You'll Do Support customers and internal teams in resolving quality issues in a systematic manner applying technical expertise and critical problem solving skills Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve internal and customer quality issues. Provide strong technical support to help manage the development of permanent global process optimizations and corrective actions for discreet quality events. Perform trend analysis on quality data to proactively identify defects and lead corrective action initiatives. Possess complete working knowledge of and ensure compliance to in-house and/or external quality specifications and standards; Sanmina QMS, IPC6012 / IPC6013 / IPCA600, ISO9001 / ISO14001, TL9000, NADCAP, and AS9100 regulations. Perform at a high level of professionalism functioning as a Primary Customer Contact. Be an outspoken advocate for Quality First throughout the plant. Perform other quality related activities as needed. ### What You'll Bring Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Engineering is required. PCB Manufacturing or Contract Manufacturing experience required. Minimum of 5 years of Quality or Engineering experience in related field. ### Working knowledge of the following Quality Management Systems ISO9001, ISO14001, TL9000, Nadcap. Must be able to work well with cross-functional teams to positively resolve internal and external quality issues Previous experience with Military, Defense, ITAR, and IPC Standards is strongly desired. Excellent communication skills (e.g. email, phone, face to face), including manufacturing, engineering, management, and customers. Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Oracle Agile PLM software, and Minitab. Proven ability to adapt to and learn new software systems quickly. Internal audit experience required. How to Stand Out Six Sigma, Lean processes, Certifications in Quality field or technical knowledge required. Experience with quality tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, Design of Experiments (DOE), 8D Corrective Action process and verification. Certified Green or Black belt required. Why Join Us? At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $ 82,000.00 and $100,000.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. ### 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 11, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 11, 2026 - Listed for: 36 days - Location: San Jose, California, United States[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://jobs.sanmina.com/jobs/18317885-quality-engineer) ## Hiring at Sanmina-SCI - Open jobs: 1,837 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Nov 11, 2026 [All Sanmina-SCI jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Sanmina-SCI ### [Junior Manufacturing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/2f04d23228877acd7652/) San Jose, California, United States ### [Junior Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/a617699c868720ea9fbb/) San Jose, California, United States ### [Manufacturing Business Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/5ea3a6b6cc7aadad76c1/) San Jose, California, United States ### [Manufacturing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/b4ca3fa775ff3b1ee082/) San Jose, California, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [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 ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/e837ecdc8ba4d0423fed/) Walmart · United States ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/e4e8f70fdd751f9ed29a/) Lockheed Martin · Chelmsford, MA ### [Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/1dfd8a8bf4398583a528/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO [Jobs in San Jose, CA](/locations/us/ca/san-jose/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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