Quality Engineer – AI Data Center Switchgear

Giga Energy Inc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Health Savings Account

Commuter benefits

On-site team events

Job summary

Giga Energy Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to own QA for AI pod components, leading IQC, in-process, and final inspection. You will drive supplier quality, audits, and 8D problem solving to prevent defects before shipment.

Join a fast-paced team building AI infrastructure with a strong emphasis on UL/NEC compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering in electrical, power, cooling, or industrial manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of UL 891/67 compliance or equivalent LV switchgear/panelboard standards.
• Experience with supplier quality processes in an international CM environment — audits, corrective actions, and FAI documentation.
• Proficiency in IQC sampling methodology and incoming inspection practices.
• Hands-on PFMEA, control plans, and visual work instructions.
• Strong root cause analysis skills — 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why.
• ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with cooling systems (chillers) or modular/prefabricated electrical enclosures (e-houses).
• Experience using digital quality tools — ERP quality modules — to track NCRs, SCARs, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Quality System Execution: IQC, in-process, and final inspections aligned with ISO 9001 QMS.
• Lead audits and support ISO certification efforts for AI product lines.
• Maintain the product compliance matrix mapping components to UL, NEC, NEMA, and customer requirements.
• Interface with UL Compliance Officers and third-party agencies during audits.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why for non-conformances.
• Track KPIs: incoming PPM, FPY, scrap, and warranty claims.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects.

Skills

Quality engineering

Audits

IQC sampling

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Cross-border collaboration

CQE / Six Sigma

Chillers experience

ERP quality modules

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Giga Energy Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to own QA for AI pod components, leading IQC, in-process, and final inspection. You will drive supplier quality, audits, and 8D problem solving to prevent defects before shipment.

Join a fast-paced team building AI infrastructure with a strong emphasis on UL/NEC compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.