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Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Data Center Power & Cooling

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYCompute
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
21 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer role at Anthropic involves overseeing quality control for data center power and cooling equipment across manufacturing facilities in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY. This hands-on position suits technical quality professionals who want to ensure critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure is defect-free before arriving at deployment sites.

Role Overview

Anthropic is rapidly building data center capacity and requires dedicated quality engineering oversight for high-value equipment like switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, chillers, and CDUs. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer owns quality at the source within original equipment manufacturers and integrator factories. This individual-contributor position collaborates closely with engineering, sourcing, and construction teams to qualify suppliers, witness testing, and eliminate manufacturing defects before shipment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead supplier qualification and manufacturing readiness reviews for new and existing power and cooling equipment providers.
Translate engineering specifications into supplier quality requirements, including inspection and test plans, hold points, and documentation deliverables.
Plan, witness, and approve factory acceptance tests for electrical and mechanical data center systems.
Conduct pre-shipment inspections to verify build-to-print conformance, labeling, and traceability.
Own the nonconformance and deviation process, utilizing root-cause analysis methods like 8D, FMEA, and 5-Why to drive corrective actions.
Track supplier quality metrics and apply statistical process control to identify systemic risks.

Requirements

6 to 10+ years of quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or supplier quality experience in electrical or mechanical manufacturing, mission-critical infrastructure, or regulated industries.
Hands-on background with data center equipment such as switchgear, UPS, generators, transformers, chillers, or air handlers.
Proven track record of conducting supplier audits and witnessing factory acceptance tests.
Fluency in structured problem-solving tools including 8D, RCA, FMEA, and statistical process control.
Ability to interpret electrical one-lines, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

Experience with hyperscale or AI data center equipment supply chains and owner-furnished delivery models.
Familiarity with liquid-cooling systems, manifolds, quick disconnects, and associated pressure and leak-test regimes.
Working knowledge of relevant industry standards such as UL, IEEE, NEMA, ASHRAE, ASME, and ISO 9001.
Professional certifications including ASQ CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt.
Proficiency with QMS platforms and data tools like SQL or Power BI.

Skills and Tools

Quality engineering and root-cause analysis tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, 5-Why)
Technical writing for inspection and test plans and audit reports
Reading engineering drawings, one-lines, and P&IDs
Supplier auditing and factory acceptance testing
SQL and Power BI

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $320,000 to $405,000 USD
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave policies
Flexible working hours and collaborative office space

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a collaborative and empirical research environment, the company brings together researchers, engineers, and policy experts to tackle large-scale scientific challenges in artificial intelligence.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply directly on the official Anthropic careers page to submit their application.

Skills and tech stack

SQL

Questions candidates ask

What is the location for the Manufacturing Quality Engineer role?

The position is based in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY, with a hybrid working policy requiring staff to be in an office at least 25% of the time, alongside 40% to 60% travel to supplier and integrator factories.

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual base salary range for this role is $320,000 to $405,000 USD.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 6 to 10+ years of quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or supplier quality experience in electrical or mechanical equipment manufacturing, mission-critical infrastructure, or a comparable regulated industry.

Is visa sponsorship available?

Yes, Anthropic offers visa sponsorship and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an employment offer.

What are the core travel requirements?

The role requires 40% to 60% travel to supplier and integrator factories across the United States and internationally, as well as occasional visits to active construction sites.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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