Director of Quality

Job Type : Full-Time l Location: San Francisco l Department: AI Infrastructure Supply Chain l Reporting to: Senior Director, HW Quality & PLM | Work Location Type : #Hybrid IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada. IREN is looking for a Director of Quality to own supplier quality across its AI infrastructure supply chain — setting the quality expectations suppliers must meet, writing them into contracts, assessing supplier quality systems, and leading supplier quality reviews. You'll lead the SQE/CQE team covering rack power and backup power devices, CDUs and liquid cooling components, transceivers, cabling and interconnects, and switches. Rack-level system quality and first article execution sit with peer teams in HW Quality & PLM; your focus is the suppliers and commodities that feed them. You'll report to the Senior Director, HW Quality & PLM, with a mandate to shape how IREN manages supplier quality at scale. With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high performance compute. We belive that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way - responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in. 10+ years of experience in supplier or commodity quality, including leading SQE/CQE teams; hyperscaler, AI cloud, data center, or network/server OEM experience strongly preferred. Proven supplier quality experience for electrical, mechanical, and electronic commodities such as rack power and backup power devices, liquid cooling components, transceivers and cabling, and network switches. Hands-on experience writing supplier quality agreements and quality exhibit content for supplier contracts. Deep working knowledge of supplier QMS audits and assessments (ISO 9001), APQP/PPAP, SPC, FMEA, and 8D. Working knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing principles. Experience establishing shared quality metrics, scorecards, and data feeds with global suppliers, using QMS and analytics tools such as ERP quality modules or Power BI. Strong executive presence and cross-functional collaboration skills; equally at home with suppliers, Sourcing, engineering, and senior leadership. Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred Strong technical understanding of liquid cooling technologies and applications (CDUs, smart valves, quick disconnects), high-speed optics, and data center switching. Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQM/OE, CSQP, or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor. MBA or advanced degree in Engineering. Other important requirements Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies. This role requires willingness to travel domestically and internationally to supplier and vendor sites, data centers, and industry events. IREN does not yet have an office in the Bay Area (a Santa Clara office is planned); until it opens, this role will work remotely, transitioning to hybrid on-site work once the office is established. Own supplier quality delivery end-to-end: define IREN's overall quality expectations for suppliers, including requirements, acceptance criteria, and escalation paths. Build and lead the Supplier and Commodity Quality Engineering (SQE/CQE) team, establishing best practices, KPIs, and governance cadences as IREN's supplier base scales. Define and maintain standard quality exhibits for supplier agreements — quality agreements, defect and corrective action terms, change notification, and warranty — and ensure they are captured into new and renewed …

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