Supplier Quality Engineer (OEM/ODM, Thermal & Cooling)
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CoreWeave is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Taiwan to serve as our on-the-ground quality representative within the APAC hardware manufacturing ecosystem. In this role, you will work directly with OEM/ODM server integrators and thermal/cooling suppliers to drive supplier quality execution across new product introductions, manufacturing readiness, and field performance improvement initiatives. You will lead APQP and PPAP activities, conduct supplier process and quality audits, oversee thermal validation and corrective actions, and act as the primary bridge between Taiwan-based suppliers and CoreWeave's US engineering and supply chain teams. This is a highly collaborative, field-based role requiring frequent supplier engagement, strong technical expertise in server hardware and thermal systems, and the ability to independently manage complex supplier quality programs across multiple time zones.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality experience within the Taiwan hardware manufacturing ecosystem
- Experience working directly with Taiwan-based ODMs
- Hands-on experience with thermal component manufacturing and qualification including heat sinks, TIMs, cold plates, fans, and/or CDUs
- Demonstrated experience leading APQP and PPAP processes for electromechanical or thermal assemblies
- Experience conducting ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality management system audits
- Proficiency with statistical quality tools including SPC, Cpk/Ppk, and MSA/Gage R&R using Minitab or equivalent software
- Experience leading structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and DMAIC
- Native or near-native Mandarin Chinese proficiency with business-level English communication skills
- Ability to independently manage supplier quality activities, field-based work, and frequent supplier site visits across APAC
- Experience developing and reviewing DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, and supplier corrective action documentation
- Experience leading First Article Inspections (FAI), supplier qualification audits, and CAPA closure activities
- Ability to define and validate thermal test protocols and acceptance criteria for GPU server assemblies and cooling systems
- Preferred:
- Experience working with cooling and thermal vendors such as Delta Electronics, AVC, Auras Technology, Jetcool, CoolIT, or Vertiv
- Hands-on experience qualifying thermal solutions for NVIDIA HGX H100/H200 or Blackwell GB200 NVL72 platforms
- Familiarity with NVIDIA Taiwan partner engineering and thermal validation ecosystems
- Knowledge of liquid cooling loop design including pressure drop analysis, coolant compatibility, and flow rate requirements
- CQE (ASQ Certified Quality Engineer) or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification
- Experience with OpenCompute Project (OCP) hardware standards
- Experience supporting high-density GPU rack deployments in hyperscale or AI infrastructure environments
- Experience using Jira, ServiceNow, or Arena PLM for supplier quality management and NCR/CAPA tracking
- Wondering if you're a good fit?
- We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams, even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we've found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we'd love to talk.
- You love solving complex manufacturing and supplier quality challenges in fast-paced hardware environments
- You're curious about next-generation AI infrastructure, GPU thermal management, and scalable data center technologies
- You're an expert in supplier quality methodologies, APQP/PPAP execution, and driving operational excellence across global manufacturing partners
- Why CoreWeave?
- At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're
Additional Information
CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com .
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