At Fluidstack, we build the compute, data centers, and power that will fuel artificial superintelligence. We supply GWs of compute capabilities to the world’s biggest AI Labs at industry-defining speeds.
Our team is small, fast, and obsessed with quality. We own outcomes end-to-end, challenge assumptions, and treat our customers' problems as our own. No task is beneath anyone here.
There are a few thousand people who will shape the trajectory of superintelligence. Come and be one of them.
About the Role
We are looking for a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the highest standards across our in-house manufacturing operations and external data center construction projects. As a people manager and subject matter expert, you will build and lead a team of quality engineers while sitting at the intersection of manufacturing production and large-scale infrastructure, owning quality from supplier selection through delivery.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of supplier quality engineers across manufacturing and data center infrastructure disciplines
Set team priorities, manage workload distribution, and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement
Serve as the organizational subject matter expert (SME) on supplier quality, providing guidance to cross-functional stakeholders including procurement, engineering, and construction teams
Represent the supplier quality function in leadership reviews, program planning, and executive escalations
Develop and manage KPI's and Metrics
Support customer executive business reviews
Role reports to VP, supply chain. Communication at the founder level will be required.
Supplier Quality & Operations
Lead supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance management for both manufactured components and data center building materials/systems
Develop and enforce quality control plans, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for in-house production lines
Partner with external data center general contractors and subcontractors to establish quality expectations and monitor compliance throughout construction
Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes for non-conformances across manufacturing and infrastructure suppliers
Define and track supplier KPIs (defect rates, on-time delivery, audit scores); escalate and remediate underperforming suppliers
Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams during new supplier onboarding and new product/facility introduction
Support tier-two supplier development initiatives, including capability assessments and capacity planning
Maintain quality documentation in compliance with relevant standards (ISO 9001, IPC, ASHRAE, etc.)
Qualifications
8+ years of supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or construction quality engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or management role
Demonstrated experience managing and developing engineering teams
Familiarity with data center infrastructure (MEP systems, structural, electrical) strongly preferred
Proficiency in quality tools: FMEA, control plans, SPC, 8D, PPAP
Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action workflows
Proven ability to influence without authority across suppliers, contractors, and internal teams
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Experience in hyperscale or cloud infrastructure environments
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred)
First principles mentality
Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.
We are committed to pay equity and transparency.
Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.
Fluidstack accelerates the world’s most ambitious AI projects by removing the bottlenecks to compute. Partnering with leading AI labs, governments, and enterprises, we deploy scaled infrastructure at speed to unlock a future of abundant intelligence.
