Production Quality Engineer

Supermicro

Production Quality Engineer at Supermicro driving quality across the product lifecycle with focus on L11 components and rack-level systems. Working closely with suppliers for quality improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion standard practices of quality principles, from defect detection to root-cause analysis and preventive action (CAPA), through continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish and enhance quality control processes, with specific focus on L11 component quality and rack-level assemblies.
Enforce process quality control and defect countermeasures at suppliers, Contract Manufacturers (CM) partners, as well as internal Supermicro (SMC) operations.
Work closely with suppliers to drive thorough root cause analysis and implement robust CAPA for quality issues on rack-level components and other critical hardware.
Perform product-level failure analysis, define appropriate Design of Experiments (DOE), collect and analyze data to substantiate findings and drive corrective actions.
Identify trends and opportunities for process and control improvement by periodically reviewing data from quality systems; translate insights to help teams act on quality issues proactively.
Translate customer quality requirements into internal standards and take ownership for end-to-end product quality.
Help set up and enhance corporate quality standards, measurements, and reporting mechanisms.
Support post-sales quality and field issue resolution, ensuring timely and effective customer support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing) to integrate quality improvements into design and production processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering (EE), Industrial Engineering (IE), or related field required
4+ years of relevant hands-on experience in electronic and computer products, preferably in quality management systems within the computer/server industry
Strong experience with L11 component quality, rack-level systems, and system integration business is a plus
Demonstrated experience in supplier quality control and management, including driving root cause analysis and CAPA for component and rack-level issues
Experience with product quality in a high-volume product company environment
Excellent communication and analytical problem-solving skills
Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, charting) and data analysis tools; experience with statistical process control (SPC) is a plus
Experience in frontline quality leadership, hosting quality audits, and delivering quality training programs
Excellent technical writing skills with demonstrated expertise in compiling procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation
Strong understanding of quality tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and CAPA methodologies
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global operations environment with cross-functional and international collaboration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements
professional development
bonuses
equity award programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

root cause analysiscorrective action (CAPA)Design of Experiments (DOE)statistical process control (SPC)quality management systems8D5-WhyFishboneFMEAdata analysis

Soft Skills

analytical problem-solvingcommunicationtechnical writingleadershipcollaborationcustomer supportprocess improvementquality trainingcross-functional teamworkproactive insight translation