The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for leading quality engineering activities across AMAX's hardware manufacturing and system integration operations. This role ensures that AI servers, GPU-based systems, storage systems, and data center solutions meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
- Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001, coordinate audits and management review inputs, and drive closure of audit findings
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customer quality issues and escalations, providing clear technical updates and tracking actions through closure
- Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and global quality teams to resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle
- Lead hardware failure investigations and root cause analysis using inspection findings, test logs, technical specifications, and supplier failure analysis reports
- Drive containment and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), prepare and review 8D reports, and verify corrective action effectiveness
- Conduct supplier audits, review supplier failure analysis and corrective actions, and drive timely resolution of recurring defects and quality escapes
- Manage nonconforming material controls, traceability, and RMA disposition with engineering, supply chain, and suppliers
- Support new product introduction and component, firmware, or packaging changes by reviewing quality risks and inspection or validation requirements
- Coordinate product certification and compliance documentation with customers, suppliers, and test laboratories to meet customer specifications and applicable industry standards
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to quality engineers, operators, and manufacturing teams, promoting quality and accountability
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 5-7 years of experience in quality engineering within hardware, electronics, or manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of QMS requirements, ISO 9001, and internal audit practices
- Hands-on experience with failure analysis, root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), and corrective action verification
- Familiarity with server, storage, or similar hardware manufacturing, and system-level testing
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, component specifications, and test data to assess defects and support disposition decisions
- Strong communication and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage customer and supplier escalations and multiple priorities independently
Preferred:- Experience with AI/HPC systems, GPU servers, rack integration, or liquid cooling systems
- Experience with supplier audits, supplier qualification, product change reviews, and global quality coordination
- Certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
- Familiarity with product safety, EMC, and environmental compliance requirements such as CE, FCC, CB, NRTL, and RoHS
- Experience supporting third party audits or customer-specific compliance programs
The salary range offered for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on the candidate's experience and skill set.
Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- 401k match
- Commuter benefits
- Life and Accidental Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!
