Furiosa Ai
Manufacturing Manager
1mo ago
Worldwideproduction planningquality controlvendor managementcapacity planningcross-functional coordination
Responsible for managing external manufacturing partners for data center server systems with GPU/NPU accelerator cards, overseeing the full manufacturing lifecycle and coordination with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in OEM/ODM manufacturing, contract manufacturing, server hardware operations, or electronics manufacturing.
- Experience managing server, storage, networking, AI accelerator, GPU, NPU, or data center hardware manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of server system assembly, integration, test, and quality control processes.
- Experience with NPI builds, pilot production, mass production ramp, and lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of PCBA, PCIe cards, system-level testing, firmware loading, burn-in, and factory diagnostics.
- Familiarity with BOM, ECO, AVL/AML, PCN, material planning, and production control.
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in RCA, 8D, FA, CAPA, and yield improvement.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners across different time zones.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with AI/GPU servers, NPU accelerator systems, HPC platforms, or hyperscale data center hardware.
- Direct experience managing Taiwan, China, Korea, or Southeast Asia-based OEM/ODM manufacturers.
- Working knowledge of PCIe Gen4/Gen5, high-power accelerator card design, thermal and airflow management, power delivery, and signal integrity.
- Familiarity with server BIOS, BMC, IPMI/Redfish, firmware release control, and Linux-based diagnostics.
- Experience with rack integration, burn-in systems, data center deployment, or automated test infrastructure.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements including CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, and REACH; hands-on experience managing safety certification is a plus.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP, PLM, or MES systems; experience with production dashboards and quality management tools.
- Business proficiency in Mandarin
Other
- 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.
- 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 records, and production test data traceability.
- Monitor yield, defect trends, rework rates, and outgoing quality; hold partners accountable to factory KPIs.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing defects, DOAs, RMAs, and field escapes — including 8D and FA review.
- Manage material readiness: BOM accuracy, AVL/AML control, ECO implementation, shortage resolution, EOL/PCN impacts, and alternate part qualification.
- Oversee finished goods readiness — packaging validation, export documentation, customs clearance, and delivery execution.
- Track OEM/ODM performance against cost, NRE, tooling, freight, on-time delivery, cycle time, and quality targets.