Senior Quality Engineer, Transformers

Giga Energy • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in the Transformer Industry.
• Strong understanding of transformer manufacturing processes and material specs.
• Good communication skill, with ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Proven ability to manage cross-border engineering and production teams.
• Take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through.
• Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change.
• Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved.

Responsibilities

• Own transformer quality end-to-end at the Houston factory: building and running the ISO 9001 quality system, and personally executing IQC, IPQC, FAT, and OQC inspections against IEEE, ANSI, and UL standards.
• Manage supplier quality — qualifications, audits, and SCARs.
• Lead plant quality technicians and handle NCR/FAI documentation.
• Responsible for root-causing defects (8D, 5 Whys).
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements.
• Track KPIs like first-pass yield.
• Represent quality with customers during complaints and on-site FAT witnessing.
• Execute the QMS across the product lifecycle (ISO 9001) and update as required.
• Set up and run quality gate architecture — IQC, IPQC, FAT, and OQC — for all transformers.
• Create and process FAI, NCR, and SCAR documentation.
• Support vendor qualifications, audits, and close loop communications to enhance vendor service levels.
• Maintain calibration records, control plans, and inspection standard work for all production processes.
• Ensure compliance with transformer standards such as IEEE, ANSI, and UL.
• Perform and sign off Incoming Quality Control (IQC), In-Process Quality Control (IPQC), and Outgoing Quality Control (OQC) inspections.
• Plan and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), including AQL-based sampling plans and hands-on test witnessing.
• Write and execute test protocols (routine, type, and special tests for transformers and switchboards).
• Lead and collaborate with Quality Technicians at the plant to ensure product quality.
• Run supplier qualification and evaluation processes.
• Conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions (SCAR) to closure.
• Inspect incoming materials and sub-assemblies against spec at IQC.
• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement to drive vendor improvements.
• Execute inspections and tests directly on the floor across IQC/IPQC/FAT/OQC.
• Investigate quality issues at the point of occurrence and write up NCRs.
• Work directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to close out non-conformances.
• Perform root cause analysis using tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Execute Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects and waste.
• Track and report KPIs (ie. defects, rework, customer complaints, FPY, FAT first-pass yield).
• Handle customer complaints and warranty claims.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Represent Quality on-site during FAT witnessing, audits, and site acceptance.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits, where applicable
• Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior