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For over 60 years, SCI has been a leading provider of defense and aerospace electronics design and manufacturing services. From tactical communications systems to airborne communications and information processing, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep our first responders and war-fighters connected and protected in the field. We are currently recruiting highly qualified candidates, whose background and career goals meet our needs, for the following position in our Huntsville, AL facility. Please note that due to our Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED. **Position Title: Sr. Quality Engineer** **Job Purpose:** Participates in advanced product quality activities. Supports product/process changes to meet customer requirements on several prime contracts. Analyzes reports and returned products and recommends corrective action. Prepares documentation for inspection/testing procedures. **Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:** • Developing and revising reports, procedures and documents including Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Quality Control plans and Contract Review documents. • Performing data analysis and trends identification on in-process and finished products, to drive root cause and corrective/preventive actions • Participating in the Failure Reporting Analysis And Corrective Action System (FRACAS) root cause and corrective action process for customer returns • Performing Material Review Board dispositions on suspected material • Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities **Education and Experience:** • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline • Minimum 8 years experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment; preferably in the electronic manufacturing industry • Six Sigma green projects and lean events is preferred but not required • Familiar with standards/specifications/regulatory compliance, including government. • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact and communicate • Ability to read and interpret part specific technical prints and drawings • Solid experience with standard quality tools and documentation (SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, Six Sigma, Pareto Analysis, APQP, PPAP, ISO9001/IATF16949) • Ability to translate customer quality requirements into executable plans • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. • Familiarity with Agile and/or Oracle Databases and their use is highly desirable Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen.
Salary estimate
$78,000 – $106,000/yr
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