Datacenter Manufacturing Quality Engineer: Global Impact

OpenAI; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to establish and manage a global datacenter-focused quality program. You will oversee vendors, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate corrective actions to ensure reliable, on-time delivery of critical infrastructure.

Applicants should have 10+ years in manufacturing quality (or related fields), a strong data-driven mindset, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams across engineering, sourcing, and operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for recurring manufacturing issues and drive systemic process improvements.
• Monitor manufacturing schedules to ensure on-time delivery to datacenter sites.
• Ensure testing and inspection documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with project milestones.
• Participate in project quality, commissioning, and operational readiness meetings.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing/construction management

Job description

OpenAI is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to establish and manage a global datacenter-focused quality program. You will oversee vendors, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate corrective actions to ensure reliable, on-time delivery of critical infrastructure.

Applicants should have 10+ years in manufacturing quality (or related fields), a strong data-driven mindset, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams across engineering, sourcing, and operations.