Senior Advanced Quality Engineer
CoolIT Systems.com
Office
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full Time
Senior Advanced Quality Engineer
ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.
Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.
Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.
As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Role:
We are seeking a talented Senior Advance Quality Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team as a permanent position. We are looking for an experienced quality professional with a strong manufacturing background, structured problem-solving and detail oriented. Ideally, this individual has previous experience with pumping, hydraulic, electromechanical or related products. This role will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Responsibilities:
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Execute and support quality strategy across all NPI phases (concept, EVT, DVT, PVT, MP ramp).
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Apply standardized advanced quality methodologies to ensure product requirements are complete, consistent, and traceable across programs, leveraging lessons learned between projects.
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Lead and execute DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation, and APQP deliverables for assigned programs.
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Support early identification, escalation, and mitigation of product, process, and supplier risks.
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Partner with Engineering to define, review, and verify critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics for thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
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Apply structured quality and reliability practices, including DFSS principles, within the NPI process.
WHO YOU ARE:
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
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Strong technical understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and electromechanical systems.
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5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
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Demonstrated experience supporting NPI quality activities for complex products.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with APQP methodologies including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
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Hands-on experience with new product and process validation activities.
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ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification.
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Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
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Experience with liquid cooling systems, pumping systems, hydraulic assemblies, or similar products.
Skills:
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Strong systems-level technical thinking across product and process domains.
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Effective cross-functional collaboration and technical communication.
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Data-driven problem solving and statistical analysis.
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Structured risk identification and mitigation.
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High ownership, accountability, and execution discipline.
WHY COOLIT?
We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.
We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do.
Benefits:
- Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
- Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
- Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
- Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
- Employee ownership program.
- Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.
We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.
