Sr Mfg NPI Product Engineer, AI​/ML Server Development - Manufacturing team

NPI Manufacturing Product Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering designs and delivers next-generation cloud infrastructure. Our team builds custom accelerator platforms that form the backbone of AWS — powering AI, machine learning, and compute workloads at global scale. In this role, you will drive manufacturing and quality initiatives for GPU-based server platforms — from early design engagement through volume production. You will partner with a broad set of stakeholders including design engineering, operations, software development, TPMs, and external vendors to ensure products are developed and delivered on time to the highest quality standards.

You will define and implement NPI manufacturing processes, test flows, quality systems, and controls while establishing clear milestones and deliverables. This role demands hands-on manufacturing analysis across design, development, testing, prototype, and production phases, along with a drive to research automation techniques and develop new test systems that improve efficiency. You will serve as the primary manufacturing engineering interface between hardware design teams, supply chain, and contract manufacturers (ODMs/CMs), ensuring our products are optimized for manufacturability and launched with exceptional quality.

Success in this role requires strong cross-functional communication, structured problem-solving to resolve complex issues, and disciplined risk assessment and change management throughout the product lifecycle. Domestic and international travel (~25%) Key job responsibilities include:

• Own end-to-end NPI manufacturing execution for GPU accelerator platforms across engineering phases and pilot builds
• Perform NUDD (New, Unique, Difficult, Different) risk assessments and carry-over analysis to identify and mitigate manufacturing blockers/risks before design freeze
• Develop First Build Readiness Plans encompassing BOM availability, assembly strategy, test code readiness, and build instructions
• Define Manufacturing Test Strategy including test flows, coverage, duration, fixture requirements (ICT, BFT, System-level Tests), and buy-off criteria
• Create manufacturing capacity plans with simulations across build phases; conduct line balance and cycle time analysis to maximize throughput
• Lead DFMEA/PFMEA reviews; develop process flow diagrams and quality control plans
• Participates in DFx reviews (DFM/DFA/DFT) leveraging mechanical CAD models, gerber files, and mock-up samples; drive design improvements in partnership with hardware engineering teams
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for manufacturing blockers and quality escapes
• Develop Technical Manufacturing Information (TMI) packages for CM enablement including BOM requirements, assembly workflows, testing protocols, and tooling specifications
• Execute Test Rack Inspections and OK2
  
  Ship checklists; issue quality alerts, deviations, and ship-holds as required
• Manage manufacturing requirements, scope, schedules, and deliverables across engineering teams, suppliers, and partners
• Perform risk assessment, mitigation, and change management throughout the program lifecycle
• Research automation techniques and develop new tests and systems to improve manufacturing efficiency
• Provide on-site ODM support during critical builds and production ramp
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on GPU module integration, thermal validation, and manufacturing requirements