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Fremont, CA | On-site | 24-month contract
We’re hiring a Lab Service Engineer to support R&D and applications lab activities in a fast-paced, new product development environment. This role is hands-on and ideal for someone with a strong electro-mechanical background who thrives in a startup-style lab setting.
What you’ll do
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibration on lab equipment
• Support process development, hardware, and software engineering teams during R&D work and customer demos
• Install and support prototype tools, often with limited or evolving documentation
• Develop procedures and documentation as needed to support new designs and lab activities
• Safely handle hazardous materials using required PPE, which may include APR or SCBA
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customer tools that can’t be resolved remotely
• Provide occasional field or direct customer support
• Train Field Service Engineers, technicians, or process engineers when needed
What we’re looking for
• Technical or Trade School degree
• 5 years of work experience
• Experience as a Field Support Engineer or Product Support Engineer within the semiconductor equipment industry
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience with helium leak checking
• Ability to work independently using schematics, P&IDs, signal lists, and procedures
• Comfortable learning and using specialized applications and tools
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making ability and team-first mindset
• Comfortable working in a new product group or startup-like lab environment
QASource is a leading provider of software QA and testing services, supporting enterprise and high-growth technology companies. We integrate directly with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable, high-quality testing solutions across automation, manual testing, performance, security, and AI-driven QA.
Our clients expect senior-level partnership, technical fluency, and strategic account leadership.
The Senior Technical Account Manager (Sr. TAM) is responsible for managing and expanding a focused portfolio of strategic, enterprise-level accounts within a defined territory. This role requires ownership of multi-million-dollar revenue targets, executive-level relationship management, and the ability to drive account expansion through consultative, technically informed engagement.
This is not a support role. The Sr. TAM serves as a strategic advisor to Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs, and QA leadership, ensuring delivery excellence while proactively identifying and executing growth opportunities within existing accounts.
The Sr. TAM will manage a high-touch portfolio of approximately 5–8 strategic enterprise accounts. Success in this role requires disciplined account planning, proactive client engagement, in-person relationship development, and the ability to creatively land and expand business across multiple stakeholders within complex organizations.
Responsibilities:
Account Ownership & Revenue Growth
- Own and manage a multi-million-dollar quota across a defined portfolio of 5–8 strategic enterprise accounts.
- Drive structured and strategic upsell and cross-sell initiatives within existing customers.
- Identify whitespace opportunities across QA, automation, performance, security, and AI-enabled services.
- Close meaningful expansion deals, including engagements of $150K+.
- Develop creative, value-driven approaches to land-and-expand initiatives across Engineering Directors, VPs, and CTO-level stakeholders.
- Partner with delivery leadership to align technical execution with commercial growth objectives.
Executive Relationship Management
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs, and C-suite stakeholders.
- Conduct regular in-person customer visits within assigned territory.
- Lead in-person Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) focused on measurable outcomes, roadmap alignment, and strategic growth opportunities.
- Serve as the executive escalation point for complex delivery or client challenges.
Strategic Account Planning & Execution
- Develop and maintain comprehensive strategic account plans for each assigned customer.
- Maintain clear documentation of stakeholder mapping, growth objectives, expansion pathways, and execution milestones.
- Track progress against defined revenue and relationship goals.
- Execute consistently against a structured path toward growth.
- Demonstrate strong organizational discipline in account tracking, forecasting, and internal coordination.
- Organization, planning rigor, and follow-through are critical success factors in this role.
Technical & AI Fluency
- Maintain broad knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their impact on software quality and engineering workflows.
- Proactively stay current on AI tools, automation advancements, and testing innovations.
- Translate AI-driven opportunities into relevant, business-aligned discussions with engineering stakeholders.
- Position QASource’s AI-augmented testing capabilities in alignment with customer technology strategies.
Technical & Delivery Alignment
- Collaborate closely with QA Managers, Engineering teams, and project leaders.
- Translate technical delivery insights into executive-level business value discussions.
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure seamless integration of QASource services into client engineering environments.
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of how software is built, tested, and released within modern SDLC frameworks.
Required Qualifications:
- 8–10+ years of experience in Technical Account Management, Enterprise Sales, Customer Success, or a related client-facing technical role.
- Proven ownership of multi-million-dollar revenue targets.
- Demonstrated success closing $150K+ expansion or new deals.
- Documented track record of expansion within a focused portfolio of strategic accounts.
- Experience managing a limited book of business (ideally 5–20 accounts; this role will manage 5–8).
- Direct experience working with Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs, or C-suite stakeholders.
- Technology industry background specifically within software, SaaS, cloud platforms, DevOps, QA, or technical services environments.
- Demonstrated general understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and how Quality Assurance integrates into development processes.
- Prior experience engaging with engineering, QA, or product teams in a software delivery context.
- Strong executive presentation skills and ability to conduct in-person QBRs.
- Demonstrated ability to creatively mine and expand accounts.
- High level of organization and structured account planning discipline.
- Stable career progression.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in QA, software development, DevOps, or technical services environments.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, API integrations, performance testing, or AI-enabled testing tools.
- Experience operating within a territory-defined account ownership model.
- Experience in professional services or distributed delivery environments.
- MBA or advanced technical degree (preferred but not required).
Core Competencies:
- Executive presence and professionalism.
- Revenue accountability.
- Strategic account planning and disciplined execution.
- Technical credibility within software engineering environments.
- AI awareness and forward-thinking mindset.
- Consultative, value-based communication.
- Risk identification and mitigation.
- Proactive, structured account leadership.
Why Join QASource:
- Manage a focused portfolio of high-value enterprise technology clients.
- Drive measurable revenue expansion through strategic value creation.
- Partner directly with engineering and executive leadership teams.
- Operate in a technically rigorous, innovation-driven organization focused on quality and long-term partnerships.
Salary Range:
- $110,000 - $120,000 per annum (30% Variable).
Perks:
- Health, vision, and dental benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.
Design Engineering Supervisor (Onsite | Union City, CA) — Apply Today!
Insight Global is seeking a Design Engineer Supervisor to join a leading medical device manufacturer developing innovative medical products and precision mechanical solutions used in cutting-edge care environments worldwide. In this role, you’ll guide a small and talented engineering team while staying hands‑on with mechanical design - driving projects from early concept through testing, validation, and release. You’ll help shape product direction, mentor engineers, and elevate the quality and performance of life‑changing medical technologies.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead mechanical design and development of innovative medical products from concept through release
- Provide day‑to‑day technical direction, mentorship, and project oversight for design engineers
- Review and approve CAD models, drawings, specifications, and validation documentation
- Drive engineering problem‑solving, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability goals
- Support quality efforts, including NCR/MRB reviews and root‑cause investigations
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation (DHF, DMR) and adherence to design controls
- Use field data and user feedback to improve usability, safety, and product performance
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to keep projects on track and resolve engineering challenges
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering
- 5+ years of medical device product development, or related, experience (required)
- Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling skills
- Experience with prototyping, testing, and engineering analysis
- Understanding of design inputs/outputs, traceability, and risk management
- Experience participating in NCR/MRB processes and root‑cause analysis
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience
- Ability to work onsite full‑time in Union City, CA
Lead. Innovate. Make an impact. Apply today!
QASource is a leading provider of outsourced software quality engineering services, specializing in scalable and customizable QA solutions for clients worldwide. With over 24 years of experience across diverse industries, we combine advanced AI technologies with traditional testing methodologies to enhance software quality, efficiency, and innovation. Our dedicated engineers integrate seamlessly into client workflows, providing tailored solutions that align with specific project needs. We prioritize continuous improvement, effective communication, and a culture of respect and inclusion, ensuring top-notch service to our valued clients.
We are seeking a high-performing Sales Executive to lead new client acquisition across mid-
market and enterprise software companies. This is a quota-carrying role focused on
identifying and closing new logo opportunities within engineering organizations that build
and maintain complex software applications.
This role benefits from QASource’s strong marketing engine that consistently delivers
inbound and nurtured leads. You’ll be responsible for engaging and progressing these
opportunities as well as generating your own pipeline through outbound efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, qualify, and close new logo opportunities within software product companies, with a focus on engineering and QA leadership.
- Engage both inbound leads generated by marketing and self-sourced opportunities through targeted outreach.
- Understand common QA challenges (e.g., test coverage, scalability, automation limits, technical debt) and map them to QASource’s service offerings.
- Conduct discovery, coordinate with technical pre-sales for solution design, and drive deals through the full sales cycle.
Required Qualifications:
- 3–7 years of quota-carrying experience in B2B sales, preferably in IT services or consulting.
- Track record of closing new logo deals in a multi-stakeholder sales cycle.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and QA processes (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
- Understanding of AI/LLM use cases in software lifecycle.
- Proven ability to align technical services with business outcomes.
- Comfortable engaging with technical and executive decision-makers.
- Familiarity with sales tools (HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specific knowledge of software QA services—including manual testing, test automation, API testing, and performance/security testing—is a strong plus.
- Prior experience working with or selling to software engineering or product teams.
- Industry familiarity in SaaS, health tech, fintech, or eCommerce.
Salary Range:
- $95,000 - $120,000 per annum (+Variable).
Perks:
- Health, vision, and dental benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.
About VIVIO
VIVIO Health, a Public Benefit Corporation, is revolutionizing pharmacy benefits management through data and technology. Our foundational principle - "The Right Drug for the Right Person at the Right Price" - drives everything we do. Since 2016, our evidence-based approach has delivered superior health outcomes while reducing costs for self-insured employers and health plans. By ensuring each patient receives the most appropriate medication for their specific condition at a fair market price, we're replacing the obsolete PBM Model with innovative solutions that work better for everyone.
Why Join VIVIO?
- Innovation: Challenge the status quo and shape healthcare's future
- Impact: Directly influence patient care and help change healthcare delivery
- Collaboration: Work with passionate teammates dedicated to making a difference
- Culture: Enjoy autonomy and reliability in a micromanagement-free environment
- Growth: Expand your opportunities as we expand our business
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an exceptional developer with robust Python skills to join our team. You will play a crucial role in building complex business operations logic. You should have a proven track record of building high-quality software, solving complex problems, and thriving in collaborative environments. Experience in regulated cloud environments like HIPAA or PCI is a plus. We expect a self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and shares our commitment to enhancing the cost and quality of healthcare. If you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Location: Hayward, CA. This is a Hybrid role with a minimum of 3 in-office days.
Technical Stack:
- Languages: Python, PHP
- Databases: MySQL
- Infrastructure: AWS or other Cloud experience, CICD
Core Responsibilities:
- Design and develop scalable services and core libraries.
- Develop batch processing jobs for data imports, reporting, and external integrations.
- Build and maintain transaction processing systems with complex business rules.
- Integrate third-party APIs and normalize data across multiple healthcare providers.
- Implement HIPAA-compliant data handling, logging, and audit systems
- Write comprehensive tests with proper mocking and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Foster best practices in a lean startup setting through code reviews.
- Promote knowledge sharing to build a collaborative culture.
- Optimize architectures and designs through deep understanding of business processes
- Ensure operational excellence through monitoring, documentation, and deployment automation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of development experience with production systems
- BS or advanced degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- SQL database design and optimization
- Test-driven development and mocking strategies
- Experience with data processing
Preferred Qualifications:
- REST API design and integration experience
- FastAPI or similar framework experience
- CRM customization experience
- ETL pipelines and Batch processing systems experience
- Job orchestration frameworks experience
- File-based and distributed storage systems
- Healthcare/pharmacy technology background
- Strong understanding of building software in regulated environments & security standards such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST.
Other expectations: Hybrid work arrangement with work from office 3 days a week.
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary: $120-$140K/year
- Bonus Eligible
- Health benefits, including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Stock Options
- 401K and company match
- PTO
- Opportunity to work for a growing and innovative company.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to make a real impact with a Public Benefit Corporation.
VIVIO Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please be advised that job opportunities will only be extended after a candidate submits a completed job application and goes through our interview process, including 1:1 and/or group interviews via phone, video conferencing, and/or in-person. All legitimate correspondence from a VIVIO employee will come from our Smart Recruiter Applicant Tracking System "@ " or "@ " email accounts.
Job Description
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 15 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.
Job Responsibilities
- Working independently, responsible for the activities and monitoring of the supply chain involved in the savings programs.
- Wearing MRP and/or manual requirements, analyzes the demand to determine the needs of the site, releasing RFQ's for price and availability.
- Responsible for the management of all SB program requests, metrics and reports, meetings with suppliers (SBR's) 3 times
- per year, customer service and availability to travel
- Working independently, coordinates purchasing activities and processes purchase reqs in a timely manner.
- Using MRP and/or manual reqs, analyzes demand to determine need, sends out RFQ's for price and availability.
- Monitors supplier delivery.
- Negotiates price/volume/delivery dates.
- Processes RMA's.
- Expedites and reschedules as necessary to meet production requirements.
- Responsible for resolving AP/AR issues through analysis and investigation.
- May research alternative suppliers for obsolete or long lead time parts.
- Senior Buyers may manage implementation of engineering changes, interpretation of procurement policies, process improvement projects, contract negotiation and approval of PPV's.
Education: Engineering, Administration or Commerce
Experience:
2-8 years’ experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
3 years experience buying metals for a machine shop
Knowledge:
Management of Oracle, M3K, Knowledge of key metrics in the purchasing area, negotiation with suppliers, Flexibility Programs (VMI, VCI,830, etc..), Knowledge of MRP and production processes
Skills / Competencies:
Good knowledge and understanding of the supply chain, the negotiation process and cost analysis.
Personality traits: Responsible, committed, proactive, analytical, work under pressure.
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
Tool Room Manager – Medical Device Manufacturing (Bay Area, CA)
I’m supporting a leading medical device organization that is looking for a hands-on Tool Room Supervisor to lead the maintenance, repair, and optimization of 300+ complex injection molds — including hot runners, PEEK, and glass-filled materials.
This is a high-impact role overseeing a tool room team while driving mold performance, uptime, and continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What’s Offered:
• Competitive salary: $130K
• Relocation sign-on bonus for non–Bay Area candidates
• Medical, dental & vision (effective day 1)
• Company-paid life insurance & disability
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional perks: legal plan, pet insurance & home ownership program
If you have strong experience in injection mold repair, tooling, EDM, TIG welding, hot runners, or tool room leadership, I’d love to connect.
Interested? Send me your resume or best contact information or resume.
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Sr Course Developer/Instructional Designer - Semiconductor required
On-site Flex: 3 days in office/2 remote in Fremont, CA (there is no relocation available .Local candidates only) - DONT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL.
This position is task-based course development/training and looking for background in performance-based equipment training.
Technical Docs/Procedures will be provided to the candidate to then translate into course work/curricula for the technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop comprehensive courses on various semiconductor industry topics, including semiconductor manufacturing, process technology, device physics, and emerging trends.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and verify course content.
- Utilize instructional design principles to create engaging and interactive training modules, including e-learning, instructor-led training, and blended learning formats.
- Develop assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and learner comprehension.
- Continuously update and improve course content to reflect the latest industry advancements and best practices.
- Provide guidance and support to instructors and facilitators on course delivery and implementation.
- Conduct pilot testing and gather feedback to refine course materials.
- Stay current with trends and advancements in semiconductor technology and educational methodologies.
Additional Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Translate employee technical training and development needs into engaging courses.
- Select appropriate instructional methods, define time frames, and prepare training materials in physical and digital formats.
- Conduct skills gap analyses.
- Design detailed educational curricula, including dates, topics, and hours required per course.
- Create engaging training course content (videos, quizzes, activities).
- Set learning objectives for each course and determine evaluation criteria.
- Organize physical and digital resources for instructors and trainees.
- Provide training manuals and follow up with trainees and instructors after each course to collect feedback.
- Research and recommend modern educational methods (e.g., gamification).
- Ensure on-time delivery of projects and manage tasks/projects effectively.
- Design and create hardware certifications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience in instructional design and course development, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor processes, technologies, and industry standards, with a technical focus.
- Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360 - STORYLINE is a must have, Adobe Captivate) and learning management systems (LMS).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise learning materials.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality educational content.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with multimedia production and editing tools.
- 5+ years in training and/or course development.
- Familiarity with instructional design models such as ADDIE, SAM, or PBET.
- Previous experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Mandatory Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft PPT, Excel, and Word. (PowerPoint and excel should be highly proficiency).
- Proven experience in instructional design and course development, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
- Effective communication and fluent Technical English.
- Ability to write clear instructional copy.
Desirable Skills:
- Photo editing, animation creation, Visio, video editing.
- Experience with Learning Management Software (LMS) (e.g., Cornerstone, SuccessFactors).
- Presentation skills, Articulate Storyline, audio editing.
- Adobe FrameMaker, storyboard creation.
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Technical Design, leads the end-to-end technical development of denim and non-denim apparel, ensuring products meet the highest standards of fit, quality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. This role partners closely with Design, Product Management, and Sourcing to deliver commercially viable products at scale, on time, and within margin targets. The position spans fit strategy, technical execution, factory collaboration, and team leadership across the full go-to-market cycle.
You’ll Make a Differency By
- Building and curating a best-in-class fit portfolio, researching competitive landscapes, pioneering new construction techniques, and championing product excellence
- Creating and overseeing product specifications and detailed technical sketches to ensure precision-engineered execution from prototype through production
- Owning the commercialization process, monitoring factory utilization of blocks, and ensuring fit and construction consistency across global vendor partners
- Leading fit sessions and clearly communicating fit corrections and pattern updates from prototype to production
- Partnering and influencing cross-functional partners to align with the fit intent and product vision
- Driving continuous improvement in product fit, quality, and process to elevate efficiency and consumer satisfaction
- Mentoring direct reports and strengthening technical skills, process rigor, and career growth
- Fostering open communication and a collaborative team environment across all stakeholders
- Contributing to additional initiatives needed to advance team and business goals
- Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs
About You
- 15+ years of experience in technical design and product development for denim and non-denim adult bottoms, with deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, and body-to-garment relationships
- Proficient in apparel manufacturing processes and the full product development lifecycle
- Highly effective problem-solver who can manage complexity and multiple priorities with confidence
- Proven driver of innovation and continuous improvement
- Self-directed and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
- Excellent collaboration and influencing skills with a track record of building trusted cross-functional partnerships
- Agile and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage change effectively
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and follow-through
- Demonstrated people leader with experience attracting, developing, and retaining top technical talent
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); experience with PLM and patternmaking systems (e.g., Accumark) is a plus
- BA or BS preferred
About Ariat
Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.
The salary range for this position is $132,000 - $141,000 per year.
The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
- Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
- 401(k) with company match
- Bonus incentive plans
- Team member discount on Ariat merchandise
Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email
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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.
Job Description
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.
The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.
Job Purpose- The Production Manager is responsible for the direct management of all manufacturing and production activities for complex fabricated sheet metal, tubular frames, final assembly & test of a variety technical components & products. This role focuses on optimizing shop floor processes, ensuring product quality, meeting production schedules, and maintaining a safe working environment, directly supporting the strategic goals set by the Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Efficiency Management
- Oversee the daily execution of production schedules across multiple departments (e.g., sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coat painting, final assembly, testing) to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) targets are met.
- Drive the implementation and application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Waste Reduction) to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing cycle time.
- Monitor key operational metrics, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap rate, and labor utilization, taking corrective action as necessary.
- Coordinate with the Engineering department to manage the introduction of new products (NPI) smoothly into production and resolve complex manufacturing issues.
Quality and Safety
- Champion a rigorous Safety (HSE) program on the shop floor, ensuring all employees adhere to strict safety protocols and environmental compliance standards.
- Work closely with the Quality team to maintain high product quality, ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, and manage in-process quality control gates.
- Lead and support teams in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Team and Resource Management
- Directly supervise Production Supervisors, leading, mentoring, and developing the manufacturing workforce.
- Manage labor planning, scheduling, and capacity requirements to match demand fluctuations.
- Collaborate with Materials Planning, Purchasing and Logistics teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure the timely flow of components to the production line.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a management or senior supervisory role overseeing production operations.
Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in the heavy electrical equipment or similar industrial manufacturing sector is highly preferred as is familiarity with processes for MV products (e.g. electrical assembly, insulation processes).
Technical Skills:
- Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
Leadership: Exceptional problem-solving skills, decisiveness, and proven ability to manage and motivate a large, diverse manufacturing workforce in a fast-paced environment.
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