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NVIDIA

Senior Hardware Product Quality Manager, PQM

NVIDIA
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senior full-time Santa Clara, CA

First indexed 29 Aug 2026

Description

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Product Quality Manager (PQM) to support NVIDIA's datacenter hardware quality initiatives. As a Senior Hardware Product Quality Manager, you will collaborate with customer-facing teams to address customer complaints, develop deep technical expertise in NVIDIA's products, and coordinate with internal teams to drive effective issue resolution.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in conference calls and face-to-face meetings related to quality on a weekly or monthly basis
  • Track key quality metrics and report regularly to the quality engineering team and internal management
  • Use statistical methods to analyze quality and reliability data, identify trends, and develop projections for risk assessment and corrective actions
  • In crisis or critical issue situations, quickly assimilate technical details to understand the critical elements of the issue and provide direction to working engineering teams
  • Craft customer presentations covering statuses of root cause, risk assessments, corrective actions, preventative actions, and recovery plans for complaints
  • Write and review 8D reports for customer consumption
  • Serve as an issue manager for critical incidents, coordinating across multiple engineering teams to drive timely resolution and ensure operational continuity
  • Continuously drive problem resolution internally by providing leadership and direction
  • Identify opportunities to accelerate PQM workflows with AI and guide the integration of AI-enabled tools into quality management processes

Requirements:

  • BS or MS degree from a leading university in electrical engineering, quality, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of demonstrated experience in electronics customer quality role
  • Customer interface experience is critical
  • Quickly comprehend technical details relevant to understanding customer complaints
  • Excellent proficiency with 8D problem-solving tools/methods
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong social skills, with a logical approach to problem-solving, good time management, and task prioritization
  • Strong organizational and program management skills with experience coordinating across multiple engineering and business teams
  • Proficient using MS Office software tools, data analytical tools, and email communications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as Si fab, Package assembly, and Final test
  • Knowledge of SMT and PCBA manufacturing practices and controls
  • Background in electronics reliability standards at the component, board, or system level
  • Knowledge of server system hardware and design, development, architecture, failure analysis, or testing
  • Close working relationships with customer quality teams and using structured problem-solving to find solutions to their issues

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.