The Opportunity As the CNC Machining Process Engineering Manager, 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 - Lead the Team: Manage resources 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 - Mentorship: Motivate the engineering team through leadership by example, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
- KPI Management: Develop and maintain departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and improve organizational performance.
Job Requirements - Experience: 5+ years of experience creating CNC machining processes for very large parts (60" x 60" x 50" or larger).
- Leadership: 3+ years of experience directly managing CNC programmers and/or manufacturing engineers.
- Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical work experience.
- Technical Savvy: Expert-level understanding of 4 and 5-axis machining and CAD/CAM software tools. Proficient user of Excel, PowerPoint and/or similar tools.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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 Salary Range (annual): $150,000 - $180,000. 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.
