Product Quality Engineering Manager

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us. THE ROLE As the Product Quality Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-impact team of engineers dedicated to the end-to-end quality of our hyperscale hardware. You serve as a technical navigator, guiding your team through the complexities of New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining production to ensure our manufacturing excellence scales with our growth. By overseeing resource allocation and operational policies across PCBA subassembly and system integration, you directly safeguard the reliability of products reaching our global customers. You will act as a pivotal bridge between engineering, supply chain, and global manufacturing partners to maintain a zero-defect culture. WHAT YOU’LL DO Drive Operational Excellence: Manage department results including costs, methods, and staffing while establishing procedures that align team performance with hyperscale requirements and organizational goals. Champion Product Integrity: Own the end-to-end product quality lifecycle by establishing manufacturing standards and driving continuous improvements from initial design through field performance. Lead Technical Problem Solving: Coordinate comprehensive failure analyses with global OEM/JDM partners, implementing swift corrective actions for complex technical hurdles to prevent recurrence and minimize cost impact. Influence Design & Strategy: Oversee Design for Excellence (DFx) activities to ensure quality and reliability are baked into the hardware before high-volume production begins. Foster Technical Leadership: Support the career development and performance of Product Quality Engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and technical excellence across the organization. WHAT YOU BRING Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to manage technical teams and department operations within high-tech manufacturing or product engineering environments. Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in production quality management systems (PCBA/System/Test), failure analysis, and lifecycle management tools to drive data-backed quality decisions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: A track record of influencing global partners and internal stakeholders to remove blockers and uphold rigorous quality standards across the supply chain. Analytical Clarity: The ability to simplify ambiguous, complex manufacturing challenges into prioritized plans that protect organizational goals and minimize financial risk. Purposeful Communication: Exceptional skill in translating complex technical data into actionable insights for diverse audiences, from production teams to executive leadership. We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled. The annual base salary range is: $170,000 — $255,000 USD WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: Innovation : We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers. Growth : We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as