Supplier Quality Engineer (Data Center) (Greater Chicago Area)

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical), Data Center Infrastructure

Company Overview:

GerTEK is an engineering consultancy specializing in project management, talent solutions, and technical services for the world’s largest technology and life science companies. We partner with industry leaders to deliver mission-critical infrastructure for some of the largest hyperscale computing environments on the planet.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Manage critical aspects of mechanical infrastructure systems and supplier quality for hyperscale data center builds, collaborating with design engineers, commodity managers, and data center operations teams.
• Lead complex Failure Analysis to determine true root causes and drive systemic corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) across mechanical and HVAC deployments.
• Connect manufacturing line metrics, Factory Witness and Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), and quality audits directly to large-scale data center field performance.
• Oversee the validation of supplier build and test processes, ensuring alignment with hyperscaler requirements and utilizing industry standards such as PPAP and APQP.
• Conduct supplier audits and facility inspections to reduce variability, improve predictable delivery, and streamline lead times for critical physical plant equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience validating manufacturing or test processes at supplier and integrator factories for mission-critical facilities.
• 4 years of experience with the manufacturing, operations, or design of mechanical, fabrication, and HVAC infrastructure equipment.
• 4 years of experience in supplier quality management within data center or heavy industrial environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of mechanical standards applied to mission-critical and hyperscale data center operations (ANSI, ASME, APQP).
• Experience with large-scale mechanical and HVAC infrastructure installation and deployment in hyperscale data center environments.
• Strong statistical, quantitative modeling, and forecasting skills for large operational datasets.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ certifications (CQE, CSQP, CQA), or equivalent quality credentials.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and process control tools (JMP, SAS, Minitab).
• Ability to travel up to 50% (estimated 10–20% average).