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OpenAIManufacturing Quality Engineer, Data Center Equipment
OpenAI is seeking a remote Manufacturing Quality Engineer to oversee data center equipment quality at supplier factories. Operating within the Infrastructure Quality group, the professional in…
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OpenAI is seeking a remote Manufacturing Quality Engineer to oversee data center equipment quality at supplier factories. Operating within the Infrastructure Quality group, the professional in this role collaborates with manufacturing partners, general contractors, engineers, and operations personnel to ensure hardware is prepared for installation, startup, and long-term deployment. The position entails tracking production metrics, conducting factory audits, evaluating test outcomes, and resolving safety or systemic flaws through Closed Loop…
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OpenAI is seeking a remote Manufacturing Quality Engineer to oversee data center equipment quality at supplier factories. Operating within the Infrastructure Quality group, the professional in this role collaborates with manufacturing partners, general contractors, engineers, and operations personnel to ensure hardware is prepared for installation, startup, and long-term deployment.
The position entails tracking production metrics, conducting factory audits, evaluating test outcomes, and resolving safety or systemic flaws through Closed Loop Learning. Responsibilities include defining testing standards, managing shipment deviations, and coordinating inspections across multiple vendors and construction sites. Candidates must be willing to travel between 40 and 60 percent of the time to supplier plants and data center locations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor production progress, quality controls, and test readiness alongside Manufacturing Operations
- Perform factory and product audits against engineering requirements and quality standards
- Establish production checkpoints and testing protocols with internal teams and suppliers
- Develop supplier scorecards to review audit findings, test results, and recurring defects
- Lead Closed Loop Learning processes by tracking root cause analyses and corrective actions
- Create product-specific Factory Acceptance Testing requirements and standard test formats
- Maintain controlled documentation, revision histories, and auditable supplier records
- Design standard Factory Witness Testing checklists with subject matter experts and construction teams
- Assess short shipments and missing or failed tests to coordinate site-level resolutions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering
- At least 10 years of data center industry experience spanning quality engineering and project management
- Experience coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing and Factory Witness Testing with suppliers
- Ability to develop test checklists, define critical-to-quality characteristics, and review test results
- Experience monitoring supplier production and managing controlled documents and deviations
- Willingness to travel 40 to 60 percent of the time to manufacturing facilities and project sites
Qualifications
- Technical knowledge of data center infrastructure such as mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
- Experience in supplier performance management for mission-critical facilities
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, or Quality Auditor
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Experience in industrial or high-volume manufacturing environments
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting explicitly lists the location as remote, though it requires traveling 40 to 60 percent of the time to supplier manufacturing facilities and data center project sites.
What education is required for this role?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
How much experience is needed?
The role requires at least 10 years of data center industry experience covering quality engineering and project management.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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