About the role

Quality Engineer managing manufacturing quality and supplier audits for OpenAI's datacenter operations. Leading quality initiatives to ensure industry standards across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier capability assessments and execute quality audits across production, testing, and delivery
Define and track quality metrics to identify trends and proactively address issues before shipment
Build and maintain a datacenter-focused manufacturing quality program aligned with global deployment needs
Integrate manufacturing quality requirements into sourcing, design, commissioning, and operational workflows
Ensure vendor teams meet OpenAI’s quality standards and specifications through hands-on support and structured feedback
Coordinate closely with engineering, sourcing, construction, and operations teams to align quality priorities with project goals
Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action plans, and the resolution of quality non-conformances
Audit quality activities at vendor and project sites to verify compliance with requirements and operational readiness

10+ years in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, process improvement, or datacenter engineering/operations
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and improve manufacturing performance
Proven track record managing deliverables across complex supplier programs
Excellent communication skills with experience influencing technical and executive stakeholders.
Technical knowledge of datacenter infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, compute)
Experience managing quality for mission-critical or industrial systems
ASQ CQE/CQM/CQA or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
PMP or similar project management credential
Experience in industrial or high-volume manufacturing environments.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.