Product Manufacturing Engineer

About the Team

OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops silicon and system‑level solutions designed for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads. The team is responsible for building the next generation of AI‑native silicon while working closely with software and research partners to co‑design hardware tightly integrated with AI models. In addition to delivering production‑grade silicon for OpenAI’s supercomputing infrastructure, the team also creates custom design tools and methodologies that accelerate innovation and enable hardware optimized specifically for AI.

We’re looking for a product manufacturing engineer, who will be responsible for driving technical initiatives related to manufacturing to ensure product success from concept to launch and through mass production with a specific focus on PCBa and tray assembly manufacturing processes. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, from design engineering and operations teams, TPMs, external industry vendors and partners to ensure that all products are developed and delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

• Drive manufacturing and quality initiatives to ensure product success from concept to launch
• Lead the product design and the manufacturing process for next‑gen AI hardware system development, working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that all products are developed and delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead the team to establish NPI product manufacturing process, systems and quality controls, defining clear milestones and deliverables, driving internal process improvements across multiple terms and functions
• Provide hands‑on product manufacturing analysis (DFM/DFx) during design, development, testing, prototypes and production phases.
• Research automation techniques and develop new tests and systems for efficiency.
• Own L6 through L10 product manufacturing development for IT hardware, including the PCBA, cabling and connectorization & L10 assembly spanning internal and external development work through successful deployment into the infrastructure and support of production workloads at scale.
• Develop and manage overall product manufacturing requirements, schedules, and deliverables with engineering teams, TPMs, suppliers, partners and key stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful execution of programs.
• Utilize problem‑solving skills to resolve issues and overcome obstacles, perform risk assessment, risk mitigation and change management on projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines and standards are met.

• Have an impressive track record of leading complex projects from concept to production launch and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful execution of programs.
• Are a creative, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity in the tech industry; this could be the perfect role for you.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and advanced manufacturing technologies for PCBA.
• Like being a close partner with cross‑functional teams to understand key design changes requiring validation to accurately integrate engineering validation needs into the overall system build.
• Have experience driving development timelines for new platform introduction and managing internal review processes.
• Have significant experience driving technical challenges with creativity, quality, and schedule at multinational JDM/CMs & suppliers.
• Have a deep understanding of PCBA process development, BOM component selection, assembly and rework processes, with all relevant equipment.
• Understand L10 tray assembly processes including integration of high‑speed cabling and connections, mechanical/thermal integration and test.
• Possess core competencies in providing DFM/DFx and collaborating with design and manufacturing partners to resolve issues.
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