Component and Product Quality Engineer, Interconnects

About this role

OpenAI is seeking a quality engineering leader to oversee end-to-end quality for high-speed interconnect components and assemblies in their AI supercomputing infrastructure. This role spans design through production, requiring expertise in connectors, cables, and backplane solutions with strong problem-solving and supplier management capabilities.

What you'll do

• Own quality for high-speed interconnect components including connectors, cables, cartridges, patch panels, and backplane solutions across the product lifecycle
• Drive quality-by-design through design reviews, DFM analysis, and manufacturing process optimization to reduce field failures
• Define and track quality metrics (DPPM, yield, escapes, RMA trends) and execute qualification strategies with clear test coverage and pass/fail criteria
• Partner with engineering and operations on product ramp activities including risk assessments, pilot builds, and readiness reviews
• Manage supplier and contract manufacturer performance through audits, scorecards, and corrective action verification
• Lead root-cause investigations and end-to-end corrective action processes using structured problem-solving methodologies

What they're looking for

• Quality engineering and manufacturing quality management for interconnects
• High-speed copper interconnect products (connectors, cables, assemblies)
• Problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Whys, Fishbone, PFMEA, SPC, MSA)
• Mechanical drawings, GD&T, and electrical/interface specifications
• Supplier quality management and audit execution
• Electrical performance correlation (link margin, BER, impedance, PAM4, TDR, VNA)
• Cable and connector manufacturing processes (welding, crimping, overmolding, plating)
• Nonconformance and MRB workflow management