Director, OFCI Equipment Procurement Engineering

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition! Basic FunctionSB Energy is seeking a highly technical and strategic Director, OFCI Equipment Procurement Engineering to build and lead a centralized procurement engineering organization supporting the deployment of next-generation AI factory and advanced data center infrastructure programs.Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, this role will establish and oversee procurement engineering standards, supplier technical qualification processes, manufacturing capability assessments, factory testing validation programs, and equipment quality assurance frameworks for mission-critical OFCI infrastructure equipment.The Director will serve as the primary technical interface between supply chain, engineering, construction, commissioning, OEM suppliers, and manufacturing organizations to ensure equipment performance, manufacturability, reliability, quality, and deployment readiness align with SB Energy’s infrastructure standards and hyperscale deployment objectives.This role will lead development of a procurement engineering team responsible for Basis of Design (BOD) technical alignment, supplier manufacturing evaluations, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), factory witness testing validation, supplier quality audits, and technical risk management across critical electrical, thermal, modular, and power infrastructure systems.The ideal candidate combines deep engineering expertise with supplier quality management, manufacturing operations, mission-critical infrastructure knowledge, commissioning coordination, and organizational leadership experience within large-scale industrial, energy, utility, advanced manufacturing, or hyperscale data center environments.The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with practical experience in mission-critical infrastructure equipment, supplier quality management, manufacturing processes, factory testing, and deployment execution within data center, industrial, utility, energy, or advanced manufacturing environments. ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead the OFCI Equipment Procurement Engineering organization supporting hyperscale AI infrastructure and advanced data center deployment programsDevelop procurement engineering standards, operating procedures, technical review frameworks, and supplier qualification processesLead development, standardization, and governance of OFCI equipment Basis of Design (BOD) requirements across infrastructure deployment programsOversee technical evaluation and qualification processes for mission-critical infrastructure equipment suppliersLead technical review activities for, equipment specifications, supplier submittals, engineering drawings, compliance documentation, performance requirements, manufacturing methodologiesSupport supplier qualification, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiativesConduct supplier quality audits and manufacturing inspections at OEM and supplier facilitiesLead root cause investigations and corrective action management for quality incidents, manufacturing defects, and equipment non-conformance eventsDevelop supplier quality metrics, audit scorecards, and performance reporting frameworksSupport operational readiness reviews and deployment risk assessmentsPartner closely with supply chain category management, construction, commissioning, logistics, and project delivery teams to support deployment readinessSupport technical issue resolution during manufacturing, delivery, installation, startup, and commissioning phasesCoordinate technical escalation management related to equipment quality, manufacturing readiness, testing deficiencies, and operational risksParticipate in strategic supplier reviews, technology evaluations, and infrastructure roadmap discussions Qualifications/RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field required; advanced degree preferred12+ years of experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure equipment, procurement engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing operations, commissioning, factory testing, or technical procurement activitiesDemonstrated experience building and leading procurement engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or technical operations teamsStrong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure systems supporting data centers, utility infrastructure, industrial facilities, advanced manufacturing, or energy infrastructure environmentsExtensive experience supporting: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Factory Witness Testing (FWT), manufacturing quality audits, equipment validation programs, commissioning support activitiesExperience conducting supplier manufacturing assessments, operational audits, or manufacturing capability evaluationsStrong technical understanding of electrical and/or mechanical infrastructure systems and equipmentExperience reviewing technical specifications, engineering drawings, supplier documentation, and compliance requirementsProven ability to lead cross-functional technical coordination across engineering, supply chain, construction, commissioning, and supplier organizationsStrong analytical, organizational leadership, technical documentation, and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent executive communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience supporting hyperscale data center, semiconductor, industrial, utility, energy, or mission-critical infrastructure deployment programs strongly preferredWillingness to travel domestically and internationally to supplier manufacturing facilities, testing sites, and project locations Location: San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, CA, or Denver, CO preferred. Hybrid.Remote locations within the United States will also be considered on a case by case basis. Base Pay - $190,000 - $220,000The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.Our Health & Wellness BenefitsAt SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)401(k) with Company MatchGenerous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays12 Weeks Paid Parental LeaveLife, AD&D & Long-Term Disability CoverageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup BenefitsMonthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & DataOptional Legal & Pet Insurance PlansDevice Purchase SupportAt SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now! SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.