Procurement Quality Lead – Data Center Solutions

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Gympass membership

Generous time off plan

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is seeking an Associate Procurement Quality Manager to lead supplier quality initiatives and ensure equipment and services meet stringent quality and reliability standards. The role collaborates with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Operations to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing quality, familiarity with ISO 9001, and strong problem-solving skills, with travel up to 25% to supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with relevant quality experience.
• 1–3 years in a manufacturing quality role.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, DMAIC, Fishbone).
• Supplier quality experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OFE Partner Quality Manual procedures.
• Evaluate OFE Partner’s workmanship from manufacturing facility to pre-energization and startup activities.
• Lead gap assessments and close open actions with OFE Partners.
• Support factory and field level assessments of OFE Partner processes.
• Provide cross-functional support for factory assessments and SCAR reviews.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions across supplier base.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, responsiveness, warranty).
• Travel up to 25% (approximately two trips per calendar month).

Skills

Root cause analysis

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ISO 9001

APQP

PPAP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Process Control Planning

MS Office

MS Excel

Minitab

SharePoint

MS Access

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is seeking an Associate Procurement Quality Manager to lead supplier quality initiatives and ensure equipment and services meet stringent quality and reliability standards. The role collaborates with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Operations to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing quality, familiarity with ISO 9001, and strong problem-solving skills, with travel up to 25% to supplier