12h ago
Head of Manufacturing Design Program Manager
San Jose, CA
โจ $200k-$300k / yearest.
full-timeleadai-ml
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead manufacturing technical readiness for new product introduction and mass production of transformer-specific AI systems. Your work will drive cross-functional execution from early DFM reviews through production ramp and yield optimization. This role sits at the intersection of design engineering, test engineering, operations, and supplier readiness.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Drive manufacturing readiness across NPI and mass production phases
- Lead DFM reviews for L6/L10/L11 assemblies to identify manufacturability risks
- Manage capacity planning and ramp strategies with contract manufacturers
- Drive yield optimization and process capability improvements across SMT and final assembly
๐ Requirements
- 10+ years leading manufacturing operations or NPI for complex hardware
- Deep expertise in mechanical integration, test engineering, or SMT process engineering
- Experience driving DFM and production readiness reviews for electromechanical assemblies
- Proven experience managing contract manufacturers and FATP partners
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience scaling AI servers or accelerator systems
- Familiarity with factory yield analytics and SPC methodologies
- Background with liquid-cooled systems or high-density compute integration
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฉบ Medical, dental, and vision with generous premium coverage
- ๐ $2k monthly housing subsidy for living near office
- ๐ Relocation support for moving to San Jose
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Daily lunch and dinner in office
- ๐ช Wellness benefits covering fitness and mental health
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring manager interviewยท 60 min
- 3Technical interviewยท 60 min
- 4Executive interviewยท 60 min
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