Senior Production Quality Engineer

Supermicro

. Champion quality principles from defect detection through root-cause analysis and preventive action .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality control processes, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans (CAPA) to ensure product quality in electronic and computer products. Proficient in data analysis and quality documentation, with strong collaboration skills across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.

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Root Cause AnalysisSupplier Quality ControlDesign of Experiments (DOE)Quality AuditsData Analysis Tools

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Hard Skills

Quality Control ProcessesDefect DetectionCAPA Methodologies8D5-WhyFishboneFMEATechnical WritingQuality DocumentationAdvanced MS Excel

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Data Analysis ToolsMS Excel

Industry Keywords

Electronic ProductsComputer ProductsHigh-Volume ProductionQuality StandardsProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion quality principles from defect detection through root-cause analysis and preventive action
Establish and enhance quality control processes for L11 components and rack-level assemblies
Enforce process quality control and defect countermeasures at suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal operations
Drive supplier root cause analysis and CAPA for rack-level and critical hardware quality issues
Perform product-level failure analysis and define Design of Experiments (DOE)
Collect and analyze quality data to substantiate findings and drive corrective actions
Identify trends and opportunities for process and control improvement
Translate customer quality requirements into internal standards and own end-to-end product quality
Establish quality standards, measurements, and reporting mechanisms
Support post-sales quality and field issue resolution
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams
Provide oversight across global operations sites and cross-functional departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
8+ years of relevant hands-on experience in electronic and computer products
Experience with supplier quality control and management, root cause analysis, and CAPA
Experience with product quality in a high-volume product company environment
Proficient in MS Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and charting
Experience with data analysis tools
Experience in frontline quality leadership, quality audits, and quality training programs
Strong technical writing skills and expertise in procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation
Understanding of 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and CAPA methodologies
Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, global operations environment
Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs
Must be able to wear required PPE
Regular in-office attendance at the San Jose, California headquarters required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential bonus compensation
Potential equity award programs