Global QA Lead for PCBA & AI-Driven Quality

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and equity programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a seasoned quality leader to drive the global PCBA quality program across supply chain and manufacturing operations. You will analyze metrics, guide life-cycle quality, and influence corporate quality strategies with global teams.

Focus on AI/ML quality applications, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This role requires a BS in EE/IE and 6+ years of relevant experience, based in San Jose with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• BS in EE/IE required; advanced master’s degree a plus.
• 6+ years in PCBA and high-performance server system integration; industry experience preferred (NVIDIA/Intel/AMD/Foxconn/Quanta).
• Deep understanding of AI hardware assembly and root cause analysis on GPU/CPU-based systems.
• Experience leading AI/ML projects for quality applications is a strong plus.
• Strong PCBA manufacturing processes, testing methodologies, and quality tools (IPC, Six Sigma, PFMEA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality performance for global supply chain and CM processes.
• Collaborate with Asia/Mexico regions to harmonize quality metrics.
• Accelerate PCBA DFX engagement with RD/PM; partner with DFA team.
• Conduct QPA audits; identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Drive sustainability in PCBA quality processes.
• Develop AI/ML-based in-line defect classification for PCBA.
• Enhance cybersecurity compliance in AI server QA.
• Lead cross-functional training for quality excellence.
• Implement predictive quality analytics for AI server production.
• Collaborate with factories/QA to resolve PCBA quality issues.
• Provide technical support to production lines to minimize disruption.
• Optimize processes with CM teams to improve yields.
• Analyze customer feedback to identify trends and proactive measures.
• Participate in critical meetings with CMs, factories, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain QA protocols, SOPs, and PCBA docs.
• Drive initiatives to streamline quality management and efficiency.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, ISO standards and customer requirements.

Education

BS in EE / IE

Advanced master's degree

Job description

Supermicro is seeking a seasoned quality leader to drive the global PCBA quality program across supply chain and manufacturing operations. You will analyze metrics, guide life-cycle quality, and influence corporate quality strategies with global teams.

Focus on AI/ML quality applications, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This role requires a BS in EE/IE and 6+ years of relevant experience, based in San Jose with a competitive package.