Manufacturing Design Program Manager

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San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Cross-functional program management","Analytical problem-solving","Communication","Issue resolution"]

Drive technical manufacturing readiness across new product introduction and mass production for transformer-specific AI systems. You’ll lead design-for-manufacturing reviews, own build readiness and factory execution metrics (yield, schedule, process capability), and coordinate prototype through production phases (EVT/DVT/PVT). Partner with hardware, test, SMT/FATP process, supply chain, operations, and contract manufacturers to execute line bring-up, resolve issues via root cause analysis, and report status to engineering leadership—working in-person in San Jose with domestic/international travel as needed.

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Job Summary

Drive technical manufacturing readiness across new product introduction and mass production for transformer-specific AI systems. You’ll lead design-for-manufacturing reviews, own build readiness and factory execution metrics (yield, schedule, process capability), and coordinate prototype through production phases (EVT/DVT/PVT). Partner with hardware, test, SMT/FATP process, supply chain, operations, and contract manufacturers to execute line bring-up, resolve issues via root cause analysis, and report status to engineering leadership—working in-person in San Jose with domestic/international travel as needed.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Drive manufacturing technical readiness across NPI and mass production with hardware design, test engineering, SMT engineering, FATP process engineering, supply chain, and operations teams.
  • •Lead DFM reviews across L6, L10, and L11 assemblies to identify manufacturability risks, integration challenges, and process constraints early.
  • •Own manufacturing readiness for assigned programs by tracking build readiness, factory execution, process capability, yield, schedule, and key manufacturing risks.
  • •Coordinate cross-functional execution across prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, and production builds to keep manufacturing deliverables on schedule.
  • •Partner with contract manufacturers and supply chain teams on production plans, line bring-up schedules, tooling readiness, factory ramp strategies, and root-cause issue resolution during builds.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionHousing SubsidyRelocation SupportWellness StipendMeal Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience in hardware engineering with experience transitioning into technical program management, design program management, or manufacturing program management.
  • •Experience leading cross-functional hardware programs through NPI and production, with a background in mechanical, electrical, systems, or manufacturing engineering.
  • •Experience managing manufacturing readiness for complex electromechanical systems or high-performance compute hardware.
  • •Strong understanding of manufacturing development phases including EVT, DVT, PVT, and production ramp.
  • •Experience leading DFM reviews and partnering with hardware engineering, plus experience working with contract manufacturers and FATP/ODM/OEM manufacturing operations.
Experience:7+ yearsHardware engineeringNPIManufacturingHigh-performance compute hardwareAI servers
Skills:Cross-functional program managementAnalytical problem-solvingCommunicationIssue resolution

Company Brief

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Designs transformer‑specialized AI inference ASICs (product: Sohu) to accelerate large‑language‑model workloads, working with TSMC for fabrication and targeting energy‑efficient inference performance.
Industry: Hardware Devices
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series A
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 2022
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