Manufacturing & Quality Manager
This role owns the quality and operational excellence of AI infrastructure manufacturing from raw material intake through final shipment. Managers in this position lead cross-functional teams spanning receiving inspection, production quality, and compliance, ensuring that modular data centers, power systems, and other mission-critical hardware consistently meet rigorous internal standards and regulatory requirements like ISO 9001 and UL certifications. They balance strategic quality systems design with hands-on oversight of inspection teams and technicians, driving continuous improvement through robust CAPA processes, calibration programs, and root cause analysis while partnering with engineering and supply chain to resolve design-to-build conflicts at scale.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Establishing and scaling manufacturing operations from ground up, including production lines, workflows, and facility infrastructure
Developing and executing production strategies aligned with program milestones and business growth objectives
Implementing quality management systems compliant with industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and regulatory requirements
Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in manufacturing environments
Building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing manufacturing and quality teams across multiple shifts and roles
Conducting vendor audits, assessments, and performance reviews across production, inspection, and delivery phases
Developing and tracking quality metrics to identify trends and drive manufacturing performance improvements
Leading corrective and preventive action programs including root cause analysis and systemic problem resolution
Leading daily floor operations and shift execution to maintain production schedules and quality targets
Managing production KPIs including yield, throughput, cost-per-unit, on-time delivery, and defect rates
Managing supply chain quality and supplier performance through ongoing monitoring and qualification programs
Troubleshooting and resolving quality, equipment, and process issues in real-time on the production floor
Standardizing quality processes, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks across distributed operations
Collecting and analyzing operational data to identify deviations from standard work and implement corrective actions
Leading internal and external audit programs to ensure compliance and certification readiness
Conducting root cause analysis using structured methodologies to resolve complex operational variances
Managing product quality lifecycle from raw material receipt through final shipment and customer delivery
Managing document control systems and developing training programs aligned with ISO standards
Establishing acceptance criteria, inspection plans, and non-conformance reporting procedures
Performing precision mechanical and electrical inspections using specialized testing and measurement equipment
Maintaining accurate production documentation and shift handoff notes to ensure process traceability
Developing preventive maintenance systems to minimize downtime and extend asset life
Interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and engineering specifications for compliance verification
Implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations
Conducting factory acceptance testing and commissioning to validate system performance before customer handover
Managing material handling, component staging, and warehouse logistics to support production flow
Operating and monitoring distributed control systems to manage plant equipment and parameters
Designing and implementing Quality Management Systems across operations using digital workflows and automation
Building quality programs tailored to specialized manufacturing environments such as data centers and robotics
Managing First Pass Yield and yield improvement initiatives through process and design validation
Coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, program management, and operations
Supervising and developing hourly and shift-based workers through coaching, feedback, and fair treatment
Identifying and communicating process bottlenecks and technical blockers across cross-functional teams
Collaborating with design and engineering teams on new product introduction and design-for-manufacturability
Communicating quality results, KPIs, and risks to senior leadership through data-driven reporting
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