Supplier Quality Engineer (EMEA)

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. By blending modern analytics capabilities with business strategy, you will help influence the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.  

The CO+I Supply Chain Quality team is seeking an energetic and innovative Supplier Quality Engineer 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.  

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.  

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our Data Center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that make Microsoft a world-class cloud provider.  Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!  Come help us build the best Cloud on the planet!  

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations Management, or related field OR equivalent experience.  

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND related technical engineering experience 

• OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND related technical engineering experience

• OR equivalent experience in Quality, Manufacturing, process improvement or related experience in electrical system equipment such as Generators, Thermal management (AHU/CDU), fabrications, mechanical systems, machining, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND solid technical engineering experience 

• OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND solid technical engineering experience 

• OR Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or related field 

• OR equivalent experience. 

• Experience with data center operations, EPC, or mission critical equipment 

• Experience in manufacturing environments, reviewing technical specifications 

• Lean 6 Sigma Greenbelt / Gemba experience. 

• ASQ Certification.  

Background Checks Requirements 

These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.  

Benefits Statement

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Responsibilities

• Drives mechanical equipment supplier quality improvement initiatives, supports supplier selection for the region and conducts supplier audits. 
• Leads part qualification processes through implementation of product quality plans, equipment inspections, factory witness testing, and manufacturing process qualifications.
• Assesses equipment quality and manufacturing processes to ensure suppliers meet Microsoft capabilities and requirements, address non-conformances, mitigate escaping defects that may impact sites, and develop critical supplier engagement strategies to proactively address gaps.
• Performs root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Provides technical support and guidance for improving equipment reliability. 
• Partners with supply chain, engineering, construction, and vendors to identify equipment quality performance gaps, testing protocols, and implementing corrective actions at suppliers.