Data Center OFCI Quality Manager

About the role

The Data Center OFCI Quality Manager owns end-to-end quality execution across supplier manufacturing, logistics, installation readiness, and operational handoff for mission-critical infrastructure assets. This role is accountable for preventing defects, reducing rework, and protecting schedule and cost by embedding quality early and consistently. You will act as the technical authority on quality standards, lead investigations into complex failures, and ensure corrective actions result in measurable improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain CoreWeave’s quality framework across suppliers, manufacturing partners, and field execution.
• Establish quality standards, acceptance criteria, and inspection plans aligned to engineering specifications and operational requirements.
• Owning quality governance models, including escalation paths, corrective action processes, and executive reporting.
• Standardize core quality processes: NCR, deviation requests, corrective actions workflows and lessons learned mechanisms.
• Supplier & Manufacturing Quality Lead supplier quality onboarding, qualification, and ongoing performance management for critical infrastructure vendors.
• Conduct supplier audits, FATs, and manufacturing readiness reviews to ensure conformance prior to shipment.
• Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with measurable closure and sustained improvement.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Engineering to incorporate quality requirements into RFPs, contracts, and Supplier Quality Agreements and documentation requirements.
• Field Quality & Installation Readiness Partner with construction and commissioning teams to ensure equipment arrives complete, compliant, and installation-ready.
• Own Investigation and resolution of field quality issues including defects, non-conformances, installation deviations and missing documentation.
• Ensure lessons learned from field issues are systematically fed back into supplier requirements and RFPs.
• Data Integrity, Metrics & Continuous Improvement Define and track quality KPIs such as First Pass Yield, Defect Rate, NCR closure time, and Supplier Quality Scorecards.
• Define and maintain accurate quality records within QMS, ERP, and project systems to enable traceability and audit readiness.
• Apply statistical analysis and root cause methodologies to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build dashboards and operating rhythms to support OKR and metrics (quarterly/yearly quality business reviews).

  Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of experience in quality management, quality engineering, or supplier quality within infrastructure, manufacturing, or technology environments.
  • Demonstrated experience building and owning quality management systems (QMS) across multi-supplier ecosystems.
  • Prominent track record conducting supplier audits, FAT/SATs, and driving CAPA programs with documented outcomes.
  • Strong experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, FMEA, RCA, SPC) to reduce defect rates and systemic risk.
  • Experience managing quality for complex mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., generators, switchgear, cooling equipment, power distribution).
  • Ability to define, track, and report quality metrics tied to operational and financial impact.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline.
  • Preferred Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting hyperscale or AI-focused data center deployments.
  • Experience operating within global, multi-region supplier networks.
  • Familiarity with regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements relevant to critical infrastructure.
  • Proficiency with quality and analytics tools (QMS platforms, ERP/MRP systems, Power BI/SQL is a plus).

    Qualifications

    • Disciplined execution.
    • Strong technical judgment.
    • The ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

    Skills

    • Quality management.
    • Supplier quality.
    • Manufacturing quality.
    • Field quality.
    • Continuous improvement.
    • Statistical analysis.
    • Root cause methodologies.
    • Quality metrics.
    • Supplier audits.
    • Corrective actions.
    • Capable of defining, tracking, and reporting quality metrics.
    • Ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies.
    • Experience in complex mechanical and electrical systems.
    • Experience in hyperscale or AI-focused data center deployments.
    • Experience in global, multi-region supplier networks.
    • Familiarity with regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements.
    • Proficiency with quality and analytics tools.

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
    • Company-paid Life Insurance.
    • Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
    • Short and long-term disability insurance.
    • Flexible Spending Account.
    • Health Savings Account.
    • Tuition Reimbursement.
    • Able to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
    • Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health.
    • Family-Forming support provided by Carrot.
    • Paid Parental Leave.
    • Flexible, full-service childcare support.
    • Kinside.
    • 401(k) with a generous employer match.
    • Flexible PTO.
    • Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations.
    • A casual work environment.
    • A work culture focused on innovative disruption.

    Pay

    The base salary range for this role is $161,000 to $237,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation.

    Schedule

    Ability to travel to supplier sites, manufacturing facilities, and active construction sites across US hubs (expected travel: 40-60%).