Senior Quality Engineer, Transformers

Department: Quality

Location: Houston

Employment Type: FullTime

Why Join Giga

• The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.

• The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You will see your fingerprints on what we ship.

• The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.

• The Moment: AI does not run without power, and that is us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution.

What you’ll do

Giga is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer, Transformers to own transformer quality end-to-end at our Houston factory. You will build and run the ISO 9001 quality system and personally execute IQC, IPQC, FAT, and OQC inspections against IEEE, ANSI, and UL standards. You will manage supplier quality, lead plant quality technicians, root-cause defects, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and represent quality with customers during complaints and on-site FAT witnessing.

Where you’ll work

We are an in-office culture — velocity matters when you are building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. This role is ideally based in our Houston office, with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain the ISO 9001 QMS across the product lifecycle, including calibration records, control plans, and inspection standard work for all production processes.

• Set up and run the quality gate architecture (IQC, IPQC, FAT, and OQC) for all transformers, performing and signing off inspections directly on the floor.

• Ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, and UL transformer standards, as well as safety and environmental regulations.

• Plan and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), including AQL-based sampling plans and hands-on test witnessing.

• Write and execute test protocols (routine, type, and special tests for transformers and switchboards).

• Create and process FAI, NCR, and SCAR documentation, investigating quality issues at the point of occurrence.

• Run supplier qualification, evaluation, and audits, driving SCARs to closure and partnering with supply chain and procurement on vendor improvements.

• Lead and collaborate with plant Quality Technicians to ensure product quality.

• Work directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to close out non-conformances.

• Perform root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) and execute Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects and waste.

• Track and report KPIs, including defects, rework, customer complaints, FPY, and FAT first-pass yield.

• Handle customer complaints and warranty claims, and represent Quality on-site during FAT witnessing, audits, and site acceptance.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in electrical component manufacturing.

• Strong understanding of transformer manufacturing processes and material specs.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

• Proven ability to manage cross-border engineering and production teams.

Who We Hire:

We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You do not wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup

• 401(k) with 4% employer match

• Unlimited PTO

• Parental leave

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Commuter benefits

• Monthly team onsites where all offices come in-person to collaborate