Etched
AI Hardware
SupplierQualityEngineer
“Supplier Quality Engineer at Etched. Skills: Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, AI Hardware. Lead quality assurance for suppliers. Establish inspection processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure robust quality systems; Ensure every system meets Etched's standards; Support high-volume production; Ensure compliance with Etched standards; Scale line capability; Yield improvement; Throughput improvement; Defect reduction
Industry & Context.
Resolving systemic issues; Resolving issues in real time; Failure Analysis; Root-Cause Investigations; Corrective Actions; Preventive Actions
Comfortable working on-site at CM factories
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality roles in datacenter hardware, servers, or semiconductor-related systems, Proven track record working with server component suppliers, contract manufacturers and/or ODMs, Familiarity with server assembly, burn-in, and system-level test workflows, knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, control plans, DOE), Excellent cross-functional communication ability to drive alignment across engineering, ops, and suppliers, Comfortable working on-site at CM factories and resolving issues in real time
Nice to Have
Background in AI ASIC or high-performance compute hardware, Familiarity with the SMT and DIP process, Exposure to thermal/power stress testing and system reliability engineering, Prior experience ramping high-complexity systems from NPI into MP, Engineering background in electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing domains
What You'll Do.
Lead quality assurance for suppliers
Establish inspection processes
Partner with Test Engineering
Drive failure analysis
Track quality metrics
Participate in ECO reviews
Conduct supplier audits
Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations
Champion continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations; Collaborate with Supply Chain; Collaborate with Test Engineering; Collaborate with engineering stakeholders; Collaborate with operations stakeholders; Collaborate with factory teams; Drive alignment across engineering, ops, and suppliers
Communication Scope
Excellent cross-functional communication ability
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