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Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Crusoe· Manufacturing (MFG)
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Brighton, CO - US$160k - $180kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Crusoe is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to oversee Manufacturing Quality across multiple AI data center infrastructure production sites. Reports to the Director of Quality and leads team management, quality assurance, process controls, electrical/mechanical product quality, QMS execution, regulatory compliance, testing, and continuous improvement across facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Multi-Site Manufacturing Quality Leadership: Direct quality operations across multiple Crusoe facilities. Define inspection standards and acceptance criteria, lead multi-site containment efforts with urgency, establish staffing requirements, partner with production leadership, coach quality staff, and build scalable quality systems to support rapid growth while owning QMS compliance and discipline.
  • Mechanical Quality Assurance: Provide technical oversight for mechanical fabrication, structural assemblies, sheet metal, welding/welded structures, CWI requirements, dimensional inspection, GD&T, surface coatings/paints, fastening/torque control, and enclosure assembly quality.
  • Electrical Quality Assurance: Direct technical oversight for switchgear, switchboards, breakers, electrical cabinets, busbars, industrial control equipment, wiring/harnessing, electrical safety testing, insulation/dielectric testing, hi-pot testing, continuity/grounding, and electrical IPQC.
  • Product Requirements Compliance & Traceability: Lead QA activities to ensure full compliance with UL 891, UL 508, NRTL, NETA ATS-2025, customer, regulatory, and product certification standards across electrical equipment, assemblies, and infrastructure.
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Factory Witness Testing (FWT): Lead Quality oversight for factory testing and customer/certification witness activities, including pre-FAT readiness reviews, test procedure approvals, calibration verification, test result traceability, defect resolution, and witness inspections.
  • Product Change Management: Ensure all modifications to product designs and Bills of Materials (BOM) are formally communicated to Quality Assurance teams, systematically updating corresponding inspection protocols and acceptance criteria.
  • Manufacturing Process Quality & Quality Engineering: Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to implement robust process controls (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, Poka-Yoke, standardized work, FAI, layered audits) to drive first-pass yield, reduce scrap/rework, and minimize process variation.
  • QMS Compliance & Audit Readiness: Oversee manufacturing quality problem-solving initiatives across teams. Maintain constant audit readiness for internal, customer, ISO 9001:2026, and certification audits. Oversee corrective actions from audit findings, manage quality records, and serve as the liaison between Manufacturing Quality and the enterprise QMS organization.
  • Structured Problem Solving & CAPA: Lead and coach personnel through core quality and risk management methodologies, including CAPA, NCR, RCA, 8D, SCAR, containment, deviation management, and effectiveness verification to eliminate repeat issues.
  • Quality Assurance Data Management: Establish cross-site quality metrics and dashboards tracking First Pass Yield, Defect PPM, NCR/Rework/Scrap rates, escapes, COPQ, FAT/FWT performance, and audit findings to pinpoint systemic trends and execute targeted operational improvements.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Engineering & Supply Chain): Partner with Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and NPI teams on DFM/Quality reviews, CTQ identification, GD&T, change control, and converting compliance rules into factory controls. Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Procurement on supplier qualification, subcontractor quality, incoming requirements, and risk escalation.
  • People Leadership & Team Development: Build and direct high-performing multi-site Quality teams. Align staffing plans with manufacturing volume, define competencies and career paths, enable cross-training between mechanical and electrical teams, cultivate technical SMEs, and foster an organizational culture centered on accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 6-10 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing Quality, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Electrical Quality, Mechanical Quality, or related disciplines
  • 2+ years experience leading Quality organizations in complex manufacturing environments
  • Multi-Site Leadership Track Record: demonstrated people-management experience leading cross-functional Quality teams across multiple manufacturing facilities
  • Dual-Domain Expertise (Electrical & Mechanical): experience supporting electrical hardware and mechanical hardware
  • Testing & Inspection Mastery: FAT, FWT, electrical testing and end-to-end manufacturing inspection
  • Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: UL compliance and certification requirements, experience with auditors/certification bodies
  • Welding Process Oversight: working knowledge of welding inspection and CWI-controlled process management
  • Root Cause & RCA Methodologies: CAPA, RCA, SCAR, 8D, NCR, structured problem-solving
  • Quality Management Systems: ISO, QMS, data management, manufacturing quality controls
  • Cross-Functional Influence: ability to influence across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Leadership
  • Travel Flexibility: 30% to 40% travel across facilities, vendor sites, client sites
  • Safety & Compliance: safety-sensitive position; mandatory safety, background check, drug/alcohol programs

Skills

Required:Quality Management System (QMS)CAPA & problem-solvingFAT/FWT management

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off
  • Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
  • Daily meals allowance
  • Additional perks & programs specific to location
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Crusoe

The AI factory company | Renewable-powered AI infrastructure

Crusoe provides next-gen AI infrastructure and cloud compute using an energy-first approach. Deploy AI workloads at scale with reliable performance and 24/7 support.

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