
Axelera AI · Eindhoven (hybrid)
About Us Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humani...
About Us
Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to
help advancing humanity and improve the world around us.
In just four years, we have raised a total of $370 million and have built a world-class team of 220+ employees (including 49+ PhDs
with more than 40,000 citations), both remotely from 18 different countries and with offices in Belgium, France, Switzerland,
Italy, the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
We have also launched our Metis™ AI Platform, which achieves a 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, and have visibility
into a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million.
Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer.
Are you up for the challenge?
Position Overview
As Quality Manager, you will own the end-to-end quality function within Operations - from incoming components and supplier
qualification, through NPI and production phases, to field returns and RMA. You will report directly to the VP of Operations and
work closely with AIIS (AI Infrastructure & Integration Solutions), Product, and Engineering teams to establish robust quality
systems that scale with Axelera AI's rapid growth.
This is a hands-on, foundational role: you will build processes, drive cross-functional alignment, and be the primary quality
authority within the Operations organisation.
Hardware Product Quality (IQC / OQC / RMA)
back to customers and internal stakeholders.
Supplier Quality Management (SQE / SQA)
scorecards.
SoCs).
Manufacturing / NPI Process Quality (DVT / PVT / MP)
ODMs.
Product Certifications & Compliance
ongoing compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
place; own the certification maintenance and renewal process post-MP.
coordination with Legal and Product teams.
Must Have
integration, or hardware platform development).
Nice to Have
Location
Belgium, Paris in France, Zurich in Switzerland, or Bristol in the United Kingdom) if you're already based in the vicinity.
What we offer
This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization. We offer an attractive
compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares.
An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you. Collaborative ownership and freedom with
responsibility is characteristic for the way we act and work as a team.
At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. Our steadfast commitment is
to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team. We welcome applicants from
all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.
About Us Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humanity and improve the world around us. In just four years, we have raised a total of $370 million and have built a world-class team of 220+ employees (including 49+ PhDs with more than 40,000 citations), both remotely from 18 different countries and with offices in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands. We have also launched our Metis™ AI Platform, which achieves a 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, and have visibility into a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million. Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer. Are you up for the challenge? Position Overview We are looking for a Staff Mechanical & Thermal Engineer to lead the development of cooling solutions for our AI accelerator cards and platforms based on Axelera's processors, targeted at the full spectrum from edge devices to high-performance computing (HPC) platforms. Typical products include PCIe accelerator cards, M.2 form-factor modules, OEM single board computer. The role has two clear missions: • Lead the design of Axelera's AI accelerator cards and platforms, ensuring mechanical fit and thermal performance from concept to production hand-off, owning both in-house design and the technical management of external suppliers for outsourced cooling solutions. • Test and validate the cooling solution end-to-end, including thermal simulation, simulation-to-test correlation, lab execution, and characterisation reporting suitable for senior management, suppliers, and customers. You will own the cooling-solution life-cycle from concept and structured trade-off analysis through validation and production hand-off, in close collaboration with industry partners, OEM customers, and external suppliers. The following domains are not relevant for this role: HVAC, automotive/aerospace thermal, additive manufacturing simulation, and pure research roles. Key responsibilities: Design Leadership * Architect cooling solutions across the full technology set: passive heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers, cold plates, and heat spreaders for fanless systems * Drive make-or-buy decisions; manage in-house design or supplier-outsourced development accordingly * Run the full CFD cycle (model setup → correlation with test data) from chip to system level * Lead structured trade-off analysis and arrive at design reviews with clear, evidence-based recommendations * Partner with PCB and electronics engineers to co-optimise thermal and electrical design from the start Test & Validation * Define and execute validation plans with documented simulation-to-test correlation * Run hands-on thermal lab work: chambers, multi-channel DAQ, thermocouples, airflow and power measurements * Apply DOE methodology to plan campaigns efficiently within constrained test budgets * Automate measurement workflows and post-processing pipelines in Python * Produce clear characterisation reports usable by management, suppliers, and customers without further interpretation Supplier & Cross-functional Management * Scout, qualify, and manage cooling suppliers across the full lifecycle: NRE, sample qualification, design freeze, production transfer, quality resolution (8D) * Maintain project planning in Jira/Confluence and communicate status proactively across functions Requirements: * 10+ years in board/system-level mechanical and thermal design for electronics, including HPC-class platforms * Demonstrated experience with PCIe accelerator cards, M.2 thermal solutions, and fanless embedded systems * Full ownership of CFD/FEM simulation cycles (FloEFD, Icepak or equivalent) * High-TDP chip cooling (200 W+), forced-air server integration, heat pipe and vapor chamber design * Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks, or similar) and rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC) * Python for test automation and data post-processing; comfortable in Linux environments * Solid grasp of DOE, uncertainty analysis, and simulation-to-test correlation methodologies * Track record of supplier management including NRE negotiation and quality issue resolution * Strong communicator — able to deliver concise technical conclusions to senior stakeholders * Fluent in English; comfortable working across multicultural, distributed teams Nice to Have: * Experience with AI/ML accelerator hardware or high-density edge compute platforms * Exposure to two-phase cooling, immersion cooling, or cold plate design * Familiarity with LabVIEW, PyVISA, or version-controlled lab data pipelines * OEM customer engagement and design-in support experience Location Work from our Axelera AI office in Eindhoven (Netherlands). The role requires on-site lab presence for the test and validation activities and is not remote-compatible. What we offer This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization. We offer an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares. An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you. Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility is characteristic for the way we act and work as a team. At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. Our steadfast commitment is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.
Build the systems behind Circular IT. Help shape how quality, safety and continuous improvement come to life at Foxway. At Foxway, we're transforming the way organizations buy, use and reuse technology. As a leading provider of Circular IT solutions, we help businesses reduce costs, lower environmental impact, and extend the lifecycle of their devices. We're now looking for a Quality Manager to join our CWS (Circular Workspace Solutions) organization. If you're passionate about management systems, operational excellence, and creating practical improvements that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. About the role As our Quality Manager, you'll play a central role in strengthening how we work across CWS. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining our Integrated Management System while ensuring our operations continue to meet ISO standards and regulatory requirements. But this role goes beyond compliance. You'll work closely with Operations, Leadership, and Group Compliance to identify improvement opportunities, strengthen processes, and help build a culture where quality, safety and continuous improvement are part of everyday work. This is a hands-on role where you'll balance governance with practical implementation—translating requirements into processes that genuinely support the business. In this role, you will: Own and continuously develop the CWS Integrated Management System (IMS). Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001. Plan and conduct internal audits while supporting external certification audits. Drive continuous improvement initiatives together with Operations and business leaders. Facilitate risk assessments, supplier evaluations and non-conformity management. Develop practical processes, routines and documentation that support daily operations. Deliver training and increase awareness around quality, compliance and management systems. Collaborate closely with Group Compliance and cross-functional stakeholders across Foxway. This role requires on-site presence at least four (4) days per week and is based primarily in Växjö, where you'll work closely with our operational team. Occasional travel between Foxway locations is expected to enable close collaboration with operations and stakeholders. We believe you have Around five (5) years or more of relevant experience within Quality Management, Integrated Management Systems, Compliance, Operational Excellence, or similar fields. Practical experience working with ISO management systems, particularly ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ideally ISO 27001. Experience conducting internal audits and supporting certification processes. A background from operations, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse or other operational environments where quality systems play a key role. Proven experience driving continuous improvement and implementing process changes across an organization. The ability to initiate, drive and follow up improvement activities from idea through implementation. Experience facilitating workshops, analysing business needs, and translating them into practical processes and solutions. Fluency in AI-powered and IT tools to improve processes, documentation, and ways of working. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across different functions. A structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented way of working. Fluency in Swedish and English is required. Norwegian fluency is a merit. To thrive and succeed with us... Curious. Passionate. Committed. Courageous. These four values guide everything we do at Foxway, and we're looking for someone who shares them. You have a hands-on mindset—you don't wait for perfect input but proactively develop proposals, documentation and ways of working together with process owners. You're someone who enjoys turning complexity into practical solutions. Rather than maintaining processes for the sake of documentation, you're motivated by making them work better for the people using them every day. You build trust across the organization. You communicate confidently with different stakeholders, and know how to influence without relying on formal authority. You turn improvement into action. You're equally comfortable facilitating audits, leading workshops, or working alongside Operations to identify practical improvements. Proactive and collaborative, you're driven by finding better ways to strengthen quality, efficiency, and the overall customer experience. Most importantly, you want your work to contribute to a more sustainable and circular way of managing technology. Why join Foxway? Help shape how quality and continuous improvement evolve across our CWS business. Play a key role in maintaining and developing management systems that support our long-term growth. Work closely with operational teams where your ideas and improvements make a visible impact. Grow your career in an international, collaborative environment where initiative and development are encouraged. Help us make a difference We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so if this sounds like the next step in your career, apply now and submit your application in English. Summer recruitment notice As many of us will be enjoying a well-deserved summer break, our recruitment process may take a little longer than usual during July-August. We look forward to getting back to you once we’re officially back! For the selected final candidate Foxway will conduct a background check as part of our recruitment process, in accordance with applicable local legislation and our internal screening policy. The scope of the check depends on the position and the country in which it is based. You will be informed of the details, and your approval will be requested before any check is initiated. How does Foxway operate? Foxway is a fast-growing and dynamic organization with an international team of nearly 1,300 people. We operate across multiple countries, with key hubs across Europe. Within Foxway, Circular Workspace Solutions (CWS) focuses on delivering sustainable workplace solutions through Device-as-a-Service, lifecycle services, and IT Asset Disposition offerings for enterprise and public sector customers. Our mission is to make sustainable technology accessible to everyone by extending the life of IT equipment and enabling circular business models. By joining us, you become part of a purpose-driven, international team that is shaping the future of sustainable workplaces and circular technology.
SUMMARY The Quality Manager manages the quality department, implements and maintains the quality management and document control systems. They will interview, train, develop, evaluate, promote, and discipline subordinate personnel. Drive continuous improvement activities and teams. Support and promote plant wide quality improvement efforts. Lead Corrective Action Plan development, implementation and follow-up as quality problems occur. CORE COMPETENCIES * Customer Focus * Communication * Energy and Stress * Team Work * Problem Solving * Time Management * Creative and Innovative Thinking * Development and Continual Learning * GDT/Blueprint Reading skills * Engineering specification understanding * CMM/Layout measurement knowledge and understanding * Research and Analysis * Decision Making and Judgement * Providing Consultation * Planning and Organizing * Mathematical Reasoning * Accountability and Dependability * Ethics and Integrity * Analytical JOB DUTIES * Evaluate and develop improved techniques for control of quality and reliability. * Work with Process Engineering on process and engineering changes. * Support prototype builds and data collection and reporting of builds. * Cultivate and expand positive employee morale. * Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. * Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel. * Design and implement systems necessary to collect, to maintain and analyze data. * Identify problems, basic and complex, review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. * Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications. * Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed. * Document all activities as required. * Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts and International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.) and all applicable government regulations and standards. Requirements * Bachelor’s Degree in quality engineering or related technology or equivalent experience. * Minimum of 8 years experience in a manufacturing facility that offered the opportunity to gain a well rounded background in quality. * Six Sigma certification preferred. * Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. * Customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. * Production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture, assembly and distribution of goods * Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. * Develop, plan and implement short and long term goals * Strong organizational skills. * Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). * Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and the use of statistical software. * Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize. * Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail. * Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites. * Strong analytical ability * Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required * Troubleshooting ability is required * Strong decision making and problem solving skills * Demonstrated good internal customer service skills * Good presentation skills * Ability to manage multiple projects. * Detail oriented * Good computer skills