VAST Data-posted 3 months ago
Senior
AZ
501-1,000 employees

VAST Data is looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for working with Vast’s partners to ensure HW suppliers develop and implement world class supplier quality programs. This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence. VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud. Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.

  • Understanding of PCB, components, connectors, cables, and system-level hardware
  • Analyze failure data from various sources (e.g., testing, production, field data) to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of hardware failures in our data storage products.
  • Lead projects to design, implement, and validate improved testing protocols, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance measures to prevent future failures.
  • Create and maintain detailed failure analysis reports, root cause analysis documents, and process improvement plans.
  • Develop, track, and report on key quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, yield, reliability) to monitor product quality and identify areas for improvement.
  • Work with customer support, engineering, and quality teams to ensure alignment on quality goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead quality audits at supplier sites as needed to ensure supplier quality practice.
  • Coordinating supplier corrective actions and monitoring closure on time.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar role, preferably with experience in x86 based hardware platforms, particularly in the data storage or related industries.
  • Strong background in hardware quality assurance, failure analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Familiarity with tools like Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and statistical process control (SPC).
  • Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R, or other statistical software).
  • Experience working with hardware product design, testing, and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication skills to present complex data and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience in the data storage or electronics industry.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar quality frameworks.
  • Supplier Audit Skills: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485 (if applicable), and process audits.
  • Problem-Solving Tools: 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), DMAIC.
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