Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer, Mechanical to support quality programs for hyperscale data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, quality assessments, root cause analysis, and factory testing, with expertise in mechanical equipment such as cooling towers, chillers, air handling units, pumps, and generator sets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and manufacturing site quality assessments.

• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5D, and 2D methodologies and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure.

• Develop and maintain Quality Control Plans (QCP), PFMEAs, Work Instructions, and Manufacturing Product Quality Specifications (MPQS).

• Conduct supplier quality audits, virtual and onsite assessments, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and factory witness tests (FWT).

• Manage quality issues and workflows using Buganizer, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, and CxAlloy.

• Coordinate third-party inspections, verify inspection checklists, and track pass/fail results and closure targets.

• Maintain quality dashboards, KPIs, and weekly/monthly status reports while facilitating supplier and business reviews.

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with APQP, PFMEA, 8D, SPC, and Lean Six Sigma.

• Experience conducting supplier audits, quality assessments, and factory acceptance/witness testing.

• Proficiency with SAP, Minitab, or other SPC/quality software.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work directly with suppliers and senior engineering teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.

Industry Experience:

Prior experience supporting mechanical equipment, data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial manufacturing is preferred. Experience with HVAC systems, cooling towers, chillers, air handling units, pumps, or generator sets is highly valuable. ASQ CQE, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification and experience with commissioning platforms such as CxAlloy or Autodesk Construction Cloud are preferred.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee US income tax compliance, audits, planning, and reporting.
• Manage execution of the global income tax compliance calendar.
• Develop and implement strategies for tax burden reduction.
• Provide guidance and development for tax team members.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and audits technical knowledge and experience
• Functional management as this individual will broadly lead a U.S. federal/state income tax co-sourcing arrangement and day-to-day tax operations
• Drive toward process improvement, streamlining, and automation

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and US GAAP.
• Proven experience leading and developing tax professionals.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

This role requires experience in corporate tax, specifically within a global financial environment, with a preference for individuals who have led teams.