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 precisionmachining 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

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.