Director, Quality and Reliability Engineering – AI Hardware

d-Matrix

. Own product, supplier, manufacturing, and customer quality; reliability engineering; and component engineering for AI hardware platforms spanning ASICs, cards, servers, racks, and clusters .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $285,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in hardware quality and reliability engineering, with a strong focus on building and scaling Quality Management Systems (QMS) for high-performance AI hardware platforms. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive quality strategies across manufacturing and supplier environments.

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Quality Management System (QMS) DevelopmentReliability Engineering FundamentalsComponent Engineering ExperienceISO 9001 Lead AuditorExecutive Leadership Communication

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Hard Skills

Reliability EngineeringQuality AssuranceFailure AnalysisMTBF Calculation8D Problem SolvingFMEASPCDOEControl PlansCAPA Governance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationExecutive PresenceStakeholder ManagementTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

PLM (Arena or Agile)Data Center HardwareAI AcceleratorsODMCM

Certifications & Qualifications

ASQ CQEASQ CREISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Industry Keywords

AI Hardware PlatformsServer-Class SystemsHigh-Volume RampsSupplier Quality ProgramsManufacturing Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own product, supplier, manufacturing, and customer quality; reliability engineering; and component engineering for AI hardware platforms spanning ASICs, cards, servers, racks, and clusters
Own quality, reliability, field performance, and customer confidence for high-performance AI systems deployed at data center scale
Set quality strategy, standards, and outcomes in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Supplier and Partner Management
Build and scale the QMS, including Control Plans, Work Instructions, and CAPA governance
Design and run RMA, reverse logistics, and failure analysis processes with closed-loop feedback into design and manufacturing
Drive reliability programs including qualification, RDT, MTBF, ORT, and fault-tolerant design
Establish supplier and manufacturing quality programs across ODMs and CMs, including audits, process controls, and NPI build readiness
Lead Component Engineering, including qualification, second-source programs, and lifecycle management
Define quality KPIs and dashboards for yield, DPPM, RMA rate, MTBF, and CAPA closure
Report independently to executive leadership
Serve as the quality voice in product release, shipment readiness, customer audits, and escalations
Build, hire, and develop the quality organization for volume shipments and Rack Scale solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years in hardware quality and reliability engineering
5+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams
BS/MS in EE/ME or a related engineering field
Deep exposure to server-class systems, AI accelerators, or data center hardware
Proven track record of building or scaling a QMS through high-volume ramps
Hands-on experience across supplier, manufacturing, and customer quality, including ODMs and CMs
Component engineering experience: qualification, AVL management, second sourcing, and lifecycle management
Command of reliability fundamentals: MTBF, acceleration models, RDT/ORT, and system-, rack-, and cluster-level availability
Command of quality tools: 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, SPC, DOE
ISO 9001 lead auditor experience or equivalent
ASQ CQE/CRE and PLM (Arena or Agile) familiarity preferred
Strong executive presence with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Immigration-related employment sponsorship requirement must be disclosed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Incentive opportunities based on individual and company performance
Inclusive rewards plan supporting employee wellbeing and loved ones