Associate Procurement Quality Manager

Aligned Data Centers

About The Position

The Associate Procurement Quality Manager supports the qualification, development, and performance management of supplier partners that provide critical equipment and services for Aligned Data Centers. The role works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and supplier partners to ensure equipment and materials meet quality, reliability, and delivery requirements. The position is responsible for supplier quality assurance activities, including supplier assessments, APQP implementation, corrective action management, root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. It also supports factory witness tests and supplier quality standards and procedures. The role requires approximately 25% travel, expected to be about two trips per calendar month, and may involve assessments at supplier facilities and project sites.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role, with exposure to standard processes and procedures.
Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001.
Experience with root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, or Fishbone.
Supplier quality experience within low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to multitask, with strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability and desire to work in an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in remote and office environments.
Ability to travel domestically as required for supplier assessments, factory witness testing, and project-related activities.

Nice To Haves

Applied knowledge of Core Quality Tools such as APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Control Planning, and MSA.
ISO 9001 auditor training or equivalent quality system experience.
ASQ certifications such as CQE, CMQ/OE, and/or CQA.
Statistical analysis experience, including SPC or Minitab.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools such as Value-Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, and Gemba.
SharePoint or other data repository experience.
MS Access or similar database experience.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) Partner Quality Manual procedures.
Evaluate OFE Partner work from manufacturing through pre-energization and equipment startup activities.
Lead gap assessments and work with OFE Partners to address and close open actions.
Support factory and field-level assessments of OFE Partner field service processes and procedures.
Provide cross-functional support for factory assessments and design/materials Supplier Corrective Action Review (SCAR).
Follow up on SCARs for quality issues and drive robust corrective and preventive actions.
Liaise with Aligned stakeholders, including Operations, Commissioning Teams, and Contractors, when quality issues arise, and facilitate communication with responsible OFE Partners.
Use a Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology to address Supplier Partner performance gaps.
Monitor supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, and warranty performance metrics.
Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with supplier partners.
Facilitate lessons learned and best-practice sharing across suppliers.
Support Factory Witness Tests (FWT) with cross-functional teams.
Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks affecting project schedules and operational reliability.
Work with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to resolve quality concerns.
Support development of supplier quality standards and procedures.
Travel approximately 25% of the time, with an expected cadence of approximately two trips per calendar month.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible participants.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
401(k) plan with company match; the description also notes immediate vesting.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Short-term disability, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage with medical election.
Optional voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage.
Employee assistance program and Wellhub gym membership.
Other wellness initiatives.
Bonus opportunities.
Professional development opportunities.