Sr. CNC Machining Process Engineer

Job Description

Requisition ID: 111122-0

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

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 16 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys.

The Opportunity

As the CNC Machining Process Engineer, you will be a cornerstone of our plant leadership team. You will lead the design and implementation of complex machining processes for very large, high-precision machined parts using state-of-the-art 4 and 5-axis CNC machines and advanced CAD/CAM tools.

In this role, you aren’t just creating CNC programs; you are creating the processes for bringing complex designs to life for the world’s most advanced semiconductor and aerospace companies. For a leader looking to grow, this position offers exciting day to day challenges and a path toward Senior Engineering or Operations Management.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design & Technical Leadership

Responsible for CNC programming, work-holding design, in-process inspection routines, and the creation of accurate routers and work instructions.
NPI Ownership: Direct the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, collaborating with internal and external stake holders to ensure new products meet cost, schedule, and performance specs.
DFM Support: Act as a technical consultant to customers, utilizing best-in-class tools to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Cost (DFC) feedback.
Quality by Design: Own the engineering processes that ensure part quality through robust process design, manual/automated in-process inspection routines, and strict adherence to production standards.

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to reduce cycle times, increase first-pass yields, minimize setup times, and improve machine utilization.
Data Integrity: Maintain the accuracy of machining cycle times, manufacturing methods, and production documentation to meet cost and quality targets.
Problem Solving: Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) through structured problem-solving methods.
Technology Planning and Implementation: Select and deploy new CNC machinery and material handling equipment based on ROI; design plant layouts for optimal flow.

Team Management

KPI Management: Develop and maintain departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and improve organizational performance.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

Support all activities associated with a product line, project, or related components.
Be a fully contributing member to the engineering team.
Provide engineering support to sustain product production in the CNC environment.
Provide content necessary to produce manufacturing documentation including Bill of Materials and Manufacturing Router Instructions.
Initiate and follow through to execution of all customer-driven and internal change control requirements.

Education and Experience

Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in a precision machining manufacturing environment, with experience in the Semiconductor capital equipment market preferred.
Minimum of 5-10 years working with CAD and CAM software. Mastercam and Solidworks a plus.
Working knowledge of various fusion and plating processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
Successful experience in a fast paced, multitasking environment required.
Project Management, Microsoft Office, and/or advanced Excel skills a plus

What We Offer

Growth & Development: Sanmina offers tuition reimbursement to help you earn essential certifications, specialize your skills, or pursue a formal college degree to advance your career.

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

Salary Range (annual): $125,000 - $160,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

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