Quality Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer Location:

• Houston TX Employment Type: Full-time Overview: We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team and ensure the reliability and performance of refurbished GPUs and servers.
• The role focuses on inspection, testing, process optimization, and compliance to ensure that all products meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• The ideal candidate has a strong background in hardware testing, failure analysis, and quality improvement within a manufacturing or refurbishment environment.
• This position is responsible for developing quality practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and product documentation.
• The main objective is to maintain efficient and effective RMA processes while ensuring the product’s high quality is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Inspection & Testing Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections on refurbished GPUs and servers to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Perform functional and performance tests on GPUs and servers, including stress tests, benchmarking, and burn-in testing.
• Utilize diagnostic tools to identify hardware defects, firmware inconsistencies, and compatibility issues.
• Verify proper firmware updates, driver installations, and system configurations during refurbishment.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for refurbishment quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the refurbishment team to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, or A3 methodologies to analyze and improve quality processes.
• Monitor and analyze defect rates, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective actions to reduce failure rates.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ESD handling Maintain accurate quality reports, inspection logs, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Participate in CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) processes to address recurring quality issues.

Collaboration & Training:

• Train technicians and operators on quality inspection procedures and best practices.
• Work closely with supply chain, engineering, and operations teams to improve refurbishment efficiency and reduce defects.
• Provide feedback to suppliers and vendors regarding component quality issues.
• Requirements and Skills Knowledgeable in development and maintenance of Control Plans and PFMEA.
• Failure Analysis experience is preferred.
• Strong background in statistical analysis, DOE.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with customer.
• Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Five (5) years plus of working experience as a Quality Engineer, preferably in electronics, IT hardware, or refurbishment.
• Strong understanding of GPU architecture, server hardware, and diagnostic testing.
• Experience with failure analysis, ESD protection, and component-level troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D, and FMEA.
• Familiarity with automated and manual testing tools for hardware validation.
• Knowledge of industry standards (ISO 9001, R2, RoHS, and UL safety certifications).
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with cross-functional teams.

Certifications:

• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or IPC certifications. Powered by JazzHR