OpenAI
Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Datacenter Infrastructure
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · San Francisco
Employer listed it 4 weeks ago · Added 4 days ago
Been open since 4 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
$207,000–$365,000
Location
Hybrid · San Francisco
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
Published by the employer
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around San Francisco, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "San Francisco, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
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- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
About the Team
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.
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.
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, construction teams, and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure OpenAI’s datacenters are delivered on time and built to the highest operational standards.
Travel
Domestic and international travel as needed (estimated 40–60%) to manufacturing sites, datacenter locations, and partner facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Oversight & Performance Management
Conduct manufacturing evaluation, audits, and improve vendor performance across production, inspection, testing, and delivery phases.
Develop and track quality metrics to assess manufacturing performance and identify trends.
Partner with vendors to refine processes, training, and quality controls to mitigate risks before shipment.
Program Development & Execution
Develop and maintain a datacenter-focused manufacturing quality program that supports global deployment schedules.
Integrate manufacturing quality requirements into sourcing, design, and construction processes.
Establish effective cross-functional communication between manufacturing sites, construction teams, and operations.
Quality Leadership & Collaboration
Provide guidance to vendor and contractor quality teams, ensuring adherence to OpenAI’s standards and specifications.
Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, construction, and operations to align quality processes with project goals.
Mentor vendor teams and provide structured feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement
Audit quality activities at vendor and project sites to verify compliance with requirements.
Lead corrective and preventive action plans for audit findings and quality nonconformances.
Requirements
- ·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.
Benefits
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How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at OpenAI, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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