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Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Datacenter Infrastructure

OpenAI · San Francisco · Remote

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About OpenAI

Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to establish, implement, and manage a manufacturing-focused quality program for datacenter infrastructure. This role will be responsible for vendor oversight, quality assurance, process improvement, and issue resolution for all critical systems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 10+ years in manufacturing quality management, supplier quality engineering, process improvement, or datacenter engineering/operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, construction management, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and improve manufacturing processes
  • Proven track record managing deliverables for complex projects or supplier programs
  • Strong communication skills with experience influencing both technical and executive audiences
  • Technical knowledge of datacenter infrastructure systems, including mechanical, electrical, and controls components
More about this role

OpenAI, in partnership with our capital and technology partners, is building a global network of advanced datacenters to support the most demanding AI workloads. The Infrastructure Quality team ensures that all datacenter systems are manufactured, delivered, and commissioned to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

We work closely with manufacturing partners, general contractors, engineering teams, and operations staff to ensure that every component is delivered ready for installation, startup, and long-term service. Our work spans from vendor qualification through commissioning, ensuring operational readiness across our global portfolio.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to establish, implement, and manage a manufacturing-focused quality program for datacenter infrastructure. This role will be responsible for vendor oversight, quality assurance, process improvement, and issue resolution for all critical systems.

You will lead vendor audits, monitor performance metrics, and coordinate corrective actions to ensure predictable delivery schedules, reduced risks, and operational reliability. By partnering with vendors,...

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