Manufacturing Manager, Clean Room Assembly

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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-non ferrous and other exotic alloys
Job Purpose:
The Cleanroom Manager is responsible for leadership and management of day-to-day operations of the Cleanroom for both locations Newark and Fremont. The ideal candidate will possess technical knowledge of diverse cleanroom equipment, research support needs, and operational excellence of a shared-use research facility of this nature. Effective leadership, organizational, communications and customer service skills are a must. Ability to work with a variety of lab clientele (faculty, graduate students, industrial clients, etc.) is foundational to providing excellence in technical / scientific guidance, support, and services.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership and management of day-to-day cleanroom technical operations, inspiring high standards of client and research support services;
• Provide daily specific instructions to clean room resources to achieve linear production output.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineering and Production technicians to increase RGA and Functional Test Yields.
• Use ERP Shortage, WO and Kit Reports to effectively mitigate materials related impact to production output.
• Create and implement risk assessment and mitigation plans to prevent quality and production issues.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to avoid shipments with deviation notices
• Contribute vision and input to continued development of the Cleanroom facility and acquisition of research equipment assets;
• Deliver facility orientation and equipment training to cleanroom users, develop equipment SOPs;
• Offer technical / scientific consultation, guidance and services to cleanroom users and industrial clients;
• Collaborate with Clean room technician to best ensure uptime of equipment in support of the university’s research and education missions;
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair ailing equipment, minimizing downtime;
• Enhance relationships and coordination with equipment manufacturers’ service personnel for repair services as needed;
• Maintain adequate inventory/control usage of Clean room consumables: deposition materials, specialty chemicals & gasses;
• Help ensure facility compliance with university (EH&S) safety standards, local environmental safety standards and appropriate quality assurance standards;
• Maintain data sheets with respect to hazardous materials and records of inspection and safety procedures;
• Help ensure compliance to cleanroom Class 1000 standards, monitoring particles controls and positive air pressure, oversee annual cleanroom recertification.

Education and Experience

• B.S. Degree in Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• 5 years of experience in clean room operations involving semiconductor and/or electrical engineering research and development.
• Ability to work collegially with constituents in providing technical / scientific consultation, equipment training and operation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and production flow.
• Ability to work from drawings, work instructions, diagrams, parts lists, procedures, and others.
• Must be able to work with diverse groups of employees.
• Must be able to work in a team setting. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Able to work flexible hours and schedule.

This is an ITAR facility and applicants 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): $ 100000 - $140000
In addition, Sanmina Providesa 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

• Provide effective leadership and management of day-to-day cleanroom technical operations, inspiring high standards of client and research support services;
• Provide daily specific instructions to clean room resources to achieve linear production output.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineering and Production technicians to increase RGA and Functional Test Yields.
• Use ERP Shortage, WO and Kit Reports to effectively mitigate materials related impact to production output.
• Create and implement risk assessment and mitigation plans to prevent quality and production issues.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to avoid shipments with deviation notices
• Contribute vision and input to continued development of the Cleanroom facility and acquisition of research equipment assets;
• Deliver facility orientation and equipment training to cleanroom users, develop equipment SOPs;
• Offer technical / scientific consultation, guidance and services to cleanroom users and industrial clients;
• Collaborate with Clean room technician to best ensure uptime of equipment in support of the university’s research and education missions;
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair ailing equipment, minimizing downtime;
• Enhance relationships and coordination with equipment manufacturers’ service personnel for repair services as needed;
• Maintain adequate inventory/control usage of Clean room consumables: deposition materials, specialty chemicals & gasses;
• Help ensure facility compliance with university (EH&S) safety standards, local environmental safety standards and appropriate quality assurance standards;
• Maintain data sheets with respect to hazardous materials and records of inspection and safety procedures;
• Help ensure compliance to cleanroom Class 1000 standards, monitoring particles controls and positive air pressure, oversee annual cleanroom recertification