Sanmina
Viking Enterprise Solutions (VES) has a rich history of leadership in providing storage and storage server platforms to hyperscale and enterprise data centers worldwide. The division leads the market with ultra-high capacity and high-performance systems. Now VES provides advanced software solutions supporting ML/AI applications for generative and inferential AI in the data center and at the Edge. Software is at the heart of what makes VES a solutions provider. Cloud native systems are designed and built to simplify the use of tools and hardware so users get the job done quickly and efficiently. VES also designs and builds NVMe flash based server appliances, JBOD storage systems and related products for a variety of data center and storage applications. Viking Enterprise Solutions products are tailored for integration into OEM, System Integrator and data center products.
Viking Enterprise Solutions is proud to be part of the Sanmina family. Sanmina is recognized as a technology leader, providing end-to-end design, manufacturing and logistics solutions, maintaining a global footprint of design and manufacturing operations in 23 countries on six continents.
Job Purpose
The Director of Quality will lead and champion all aspects of quality management for our server and storage product lines, from design and development through manufacturing, deployment, and post-sales support. This strategic role is responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving a robust Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures product excellence, drives customer satisfaction, and fosters a culture of quality across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in server and storage hardware and software, a proven track record in quality leadership, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement methodologies. This is a customer facing role and the ideal candidate will be responsible for presenting regular updates to customer management teams. Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & QMS Development: Expand, implement, and maintain the overall Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, TL 9000, AS9100 where applicable) and overall company objectives. Product Life Cycle Quality Assurance: Partner with Engineering (Hardware, Firmware, Software) to integrate quality by design principles, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT), and Design for Reliability (DFR). Oversee design reviews, FMEAs, and risk assessments. Process Improvement & Methodologies: Champion the use of advanced quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, Statistical Process Control - SPC) to identify root causes of issues and drive sustainable improvements. Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing quality engineering and assurance team. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary point of contact for significant customer quality issues, driving timely resolution and maintaining strong customer relationships. Audit & Compliance: Lead internal and external quality audits (e.g., ISO 9001, customer audits). Education And Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred. Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in a leadership/director role within the server, storage, networking, or complex electronics hardware manufacturing industry. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of hardware design principles, manufacturing processes (SMT, assembly, test), and failure analysis techniques. Preferred Qualifications
ASQ Certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Manager, Certified Reliability Engineer). Experience with specific industry certifications (e.g., Open Compute Project - OCP, TL 9000, ISO). Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, or enterprise IT environments. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer Salary Range(annual): $160,000 - $200,000 Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.
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The Director of Quality will lead and champion all aspects of quality management for our server and storage product lines, from design and development through manufacturing, deployment, and post-sales support. This strategic role is responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving a robust Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures product excellence, drives customer satisfaction, and fosters a culture of quality across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in server and storage hardware and software, a proven track record in quality leadership, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement methodologies. This is a customer facing role and the ideal candidate will be responsible for presenting regular updates to customer management teams. Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & QMS Development: Expand, implement, and maintain the overall Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, TL 9000, AS9100 where applicable) and overall company objectives. Product Life Cycle Quality Assurance: Partner with Engineering (Hardware, Firmware, Software) to integrate quality by design principles, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT), and Design for Reliability (DFR). Oversee design reviews, FMEAs, and risk assessments. Process Improvement & Methodologies: Champion the use of advanced quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, Statistical Process Control - SPC) to identify root causes of issues and drive sustainable improvements. Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing quality engineering and assurance team. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary point of contact for significant customer quality issues, driving timely resolution and maintaining strong customer relationships. Audit & Compliance: Lead internal and external quality audits (e.g., ISO 9001, customer audits). Education And Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred. Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in a leadership/director role within the server, storage, networking, or complex electronics hardware manufacturing industry. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of hardware design principles, manufacturing processes (SMT, assembly, test), and failure analysis techniques. Preferred Qualifications
ASQ Certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Manager, Certified Reliability Engineer). Experience with specific industry certifications (e.g., Open Compute Project - OCP, TL 9000, ISO). Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, or enterprise IT environments. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer Salary Range(annual): $160,000 - $200,000 Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.
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