Operational Excellence Engineer (Temporary maternity leave replacement)
Confidential
Posted: March 26, 2026
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Quick Summary
Operational Excellence Engineer (Temporary maternity leave replacement) requires an engineer with expertise in AI, waterless liquid cooling solutions and experience in software development, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have expertise in software development, experience in AI and high-performance computing workloads, and experience with direct-to-chip liquid cooling solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing AI and high-performance computing applications, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
Required Skills
Job Description
Company Overview
ZutaCore is a leader in waterless, direct-to-chip liquid cooling solutions for AI and high-performance computing workloads. Powered by its patented two-phase ZutaCore®
HyperCool® technology, ZutaCore removes heat directly at the processor through a sealed, closed-loop system—eliminating water use, reducing energy consumption by up to 82%, and enabling significantly higher compute density. By overcoming power and thermal constraints, ZutaCore helps data centers scale AI performance, unlock
operational savings, and advance sustainability across digital infrastructure.
What you'll do
The Operational Excellence Engineer is responsible for driving continuous
improvement initiatives across operations to enhance efficiency, quality, reliability,
and scalability. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to identify
process gaps, implement data-driven solutions, and embed a culture of operational
excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives across
manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and operations
Analyze end-to-end processes using value stream mapping to identify waste,
bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
Develop and implement standard work, SOPs, and best practices
Provide ongoing support to the VP Operations in day-to-day operational
management
Define, track, and analyze operational KPIs (cycle time, yield, cost,
throughput, quality)
Build dashboards and reports to support data-driven decision making
Validate improvement impact using statistical and analytical methods
Partner with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams
Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and improvement training sessions
Support change management and adoption of new processes
Support operational scaling, new product introductions, and process maturity
Identify risks to operational performance and propose mitigation plan
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Systems,
Manufacturing, or related field)
2+ years of experience in operations, planning manufacturing, or process
improvement roles
Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence
methodologies
Strong analytical skills and experience working with operational data
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives