Manufacturing Manager
ABOUT THE JOB
The OEM/ODM Manufacturing Manager is responsible for managing external manufacturing partners for data center server systems equipped with GPU/NPU PCIe accelerator cards. This role oversees the full manufacturing lifecycle, from NPI and pilot builds to mass production, quality control, delivery execution, cost management, and continuous improvement.
The position requires strong experience in server hardware manufacturing, OEM/ODM vendor management, production planning, quality systems, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and customer teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. OEM/ODM Manufacturing & Production Management
- Own end-to-end manufacturing execution with OEM/ODM partners — from build kickoff through shipment and delivery.
- Drive production scheduling, capacity planning, material readiness, and on-time delivery across all build phases.
- Track and manage builds through prototype, EVT/DVT/PVT, pilot, ramp, and mass production milestones.
- Oversee full server platform integration: PCIe accelerators, CPUs, memory, storage, NICs, PSUs, fans, chassis, BIOS/BMC configuration, firmware loading, burn-in, and final inspection.
- Run regular manufacturing reviews with partners — covering build status, yield, open issues, recovery plans, and delivery commitments.
2. NPI, Test Readiness & Configuration Control
- Lead NPI manufacturing readiness from first engineering build through mass production transition.
- Coordinate pilot builds, test plan validation, work instructions, line setup, tooling, and go/no-go readiness reviews.
- Partner with hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, and quality teams to resolve build and integration issues quickly.
- Ensure test readiness across scripts, fixtures, diagnostic tools, test limits, and software image control — including BIOS, BMC, CPLD/FPGA, and drivers.
- Maintain configuration control: serial number tracking, MAC address management, shipment reco...