About the job
About Our Team
At OpenAI, we are at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with our capital and technology partners to develop a cutting-edge global network of data centers tailored to meet the rigorous demands of AI workloads. The Infrastructure Quality team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all systems are manufactured, delivered, and commissioned to meet the highest benchmarks of quality, reliability, and performance.
Our team works collaboratively with manufacturing partners, general contractors, engineering teams, and operations staff to guarantee that every component is primed for installation, startup, and sustainable service. Our responsibilities encompass vendor qualification through to commissioning, ensuring operational readiness across our expansive global portfolio.
Role Overview
We are on the lookout for a skilled Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) who will be instrumental in establishing, implementing, and managing a quality program focused on manufacturing for datacenter infrastructure. Your role will involve vendor oversight, quality assurance, process optimization, and addressing issues across all critical systems.
You will conduct vendor audits, monitor performance metrics, and coordinate corrective actions aimed at minimizing risks, enhancing predictability, and ensuring dependable delivery schedules. By fostering partnerships with vendors, construction teams, and internal stakeholders, you will contribute to the timely and high-standard delivery of OpenAI’s data centers.
Main Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive vendor audits, evaluations, and performance reviews throughout the production, inspection, testing, and delivery phases.
Develop and monitor quality metrics that assess manufacturing performance and identify emerging trends.
Collaborate closely with vendors to refine processes, enhance training programs, and improve quality controls prior to shipment.
Establish and maintain a datacenter-focused manufacturing quality program that supports rapid global deployment timelines.
Incorporate quality requirements into sourcing, design, and construction workflows.
Lead and guide vendor and contractor quality teams, ensuring compliance with OpenAI standards.
Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, construction, and operations teams to align quality processes with project goals.
Mentor vendor teams and provide structured feedback to drive ongoing improvement.
Lead corrective and preventive action plans, including root cause analysis for recurring issues.
