Senior Technical Lead - Component Cost Estimation, Supplier Mgmt
United States
Job Description
Senior Technical Lead - Component Cost Estimation, Supplier Mgmt
Alameda, California

Job Summary

Responsible for supplier quality management of data center rack systems and advanced cooling solutions. The role involves evaluating thermal/mechanical designs, supplier manufacturing capability, reliability test reports, and process quality to ensure products meet performance, manufacturability, serviceability, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage mechanical suppliers manufacturing data center rack systems and advanced cooling solutions.
  • Evaluate supplier process capability, product quality, manufacturability, reliability, and compliance.
  • Review thermal/mechanical designs, specifications, shock/vibration reports, and reliability test results.
  • Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and supplier process improvements.
  • Support new product launches and ensure supplier quality readiness.
  • Conduct supplier audits, track KPIs, maintain supplier performance records, and escalate unresolved issues.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and suppliers to resolve quality and design concerns.

Skill Requirements

Skills Required:

Thermal/mechanical engineering, supplier quality management, data center rack systems, advanced cooling solutions, RCA/CAPA, supplier audits, reliability testing, ISO 9001, KPI tracking, cross-functional collaboration.

Other Requirements

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Maximum Salary (US):  148000
Minimum Salary (US):  78000
Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion. 

 

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.