Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, dependable individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.  In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

 The CO&I Supply Chain Quality team is seeking a methodical and innovative Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer to support the AMER region with a passion for problem solving, process improvements, helping others, technology, and manufacturing operations. You would join a team that works to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant equipment through active collaboration with suppliers at their factory and quality engineers across regions.

Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality Assurance

• Conduct supply audits to ensure compliance with Microsoft's quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Evaluate and approve supplier manufacturing processes, test protocols/ scripts, and quality control procedures for mechanical equipment
• Monitor supplier performance using data-driven KPIs and collaborate with suppliers to address deviations and implement corrective actions.

Inspection and Testing Oversight

• Review supplier provided documentation, including test reports and inspection records, to ensure product quality and traceability
• Leads part qualification processes through implementation of product quality plans and equipment inspections
• Drive factory acceptance testing (FAT), factory witness testing (FWT), and in process inspections to verify equipment performance against design specifications and standards
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve testing methodologies, and product quality to ensure consistency and quality outcomes

Issue Resolution and Continuous Improvement

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts for supplier related quality issues, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of reoccurrence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers enhanced product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and delivery performance
• Collaborating with stakeholders (e.g. supply chain, engineering, construction, vendors, etc.) to align supplier quality expectations with project requirements