Meta is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to join our Data Center Engineering & Construction (DEC) Quality team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently operates, and our innovative services are delivered. This role is responsible for the generation, implementation, and management of a Manufacturing focused Meta Quality Program, by establishing a Quality Program that is focused on people, processes and accountability through influential vendor management and effective partnerships with site-based stakeholders (General Contractor Teams, Vendor Teams, Trade Partners, and Infra-Data Center Teams). Through leadership and partnerships, the Manufacturing Quality Manager will utilize our program core competencies to drive vendor improvement objectives and issue mitigation strategies to ensure day one readiness, predictable on-time delivery, and operational reliability of our global campuses.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer Responsibilities:
- Conduct vendor audits, evaluate onsite trend data reflective of vendor performance, (set in place inspections, construction, start-up, and commissioning execution) and establish strategic vendor improvement objectives to refine vendor processes, training and phase gating that result in reduced risk of shipping issues to sites and impacting start-up and commissioning.
- Develop/monitor quality program metrics to evaluate vendor manufacturing & project performance. Analyze said metrics to understand the root cause of any disconcerting trends and then work with the applicable parties to correct those items.
- Contribute to building high performing teams by mentoring and developing offsite Vendor teams by providing feedback to meet and exceed manufacturing expectations by defining performance objectives while influencing on-site teammates and partners such as Regional Quality Managers, BMS Quality Managers, General contractor teams, Vendor support teams, Trade Partners, and other Meta Infrastructure Data Center teams.
- In conjunction with the Regional Quality Manager, BMS Quality Manager, DEC, ISCE and FacOps matrixed teams, establish effective processes and standards to enable efficient scope execution and effective cross-functional communications.
- Provide leadership to offsite vendor and onsite OFE management and quality teams while interfacing at the highest level between sourcing, design, construction, facility operations leadership and the general contractor.
- Provide direction and feedback to vendor staff, general contractor staff and trade partners on the OFCI Management and Quality program.
- Provide onboarding and continuous training of Vendor personnel to ensure awareness of quality procedures and specific responsibilities vital to the Meta Quality program.
- Through the establishment of partnerships, coordinate quality issues and schedule dynamics between the Meta design, ISCE, construction, and facility operations teams to ensure operational readiness.
- Audit Quality activities of vendor and project team staff as often and as necessary to assess conformance with the manufacturing expectations.
- Recommend and verify effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions for Vendor Audit and Execution non-conformances and quality issues, in coordination with sourcing partners, vendor management, design, engineering, construction and other functional disciplines.
- Partner with Vendor teams and Project Teams in review of Level 3, 4, and 5 Energization, Start-up, and Commissioning schedules to help ensure issue counts are trending downward, gating issues mitigated, adequate field service representatives are mobilized, and vendor risks are proactively avoided.
- Help drive the closure of open issues and escalate any outstanding open items not getting closed out in a timely manner.
- Assist in confirming that Level 2 and Level 3 testing documentation is properly completed and retained in a timely manner that aligns with micro-schedule milestones.
- Attend required Construction Meetings such as the weekly project and monthly global Quality meeting, MEP/OAC weekly meetings, and daily start-up and commissioning meetings.
- Remain informed of operational equipment deficiencies, evaluate systemic potential and program manage systemic vendor RCA and mitigation strategies.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed (anticipated 40-60%).
Minimum Qualifications:
- 7+ years’ experience of Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Improvement, Process Management or Data Center Engineering/Operations.
- Bachelor's in engineering or construction management or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in utilizing analysis, problem-solving, and associated quality tools.
- Demonstrated experience in directly and indirectly managing output of complex projects, programs, suppliers, or internal teams.
- Experience sharing information and influencing (communication skills, liaising cross functionally both internally and externally). This includes executive communications and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified ASQ quality manager or quality engineer or auditor.
- Extensive experience in supplier performance management.
- Technical knowledge of data centers and critical electrical and mechanical systems.
- Industrial engineering experience.
- Experience utilizing Autodesk BIM360 Field and/or ACC Build software.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Equivalent Certifications.
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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$122,000/year to $169,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
