Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager
Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead the development and execution of the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy for next-generation AI server platforms and datacenter infrastructure. This role is responsible for defining and driving the manufacturing test architecture from L6 board assembly through L11 rack-level integration and final system validation, ensuring world-class product quality, manufacturability, and production scalability. This leader will manage a team of 3–5 Manufacturing Test Engineers while partnering closely with Hardware, Firmware, Platform, Validation, Quality, Operations, and Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) partners. The role owns the manufacturing test strategy, test coverage, factory test infrastructure, manufacturing capacity planning, and continuous improvement of manufacturing quality. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Test Strategy Define and own the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy from L6 board assembly through L11 rack integration. Develop standardized manufacturing test methodologies that optimize quality, throughput, cost of test, and scalability across multiple products and JDM sites. Establish manufacturing test standards, best practices, and engineering processes that support high-volume server manufacturing. Technical Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 Manufacturing Test Engineers supporting multiple hardware programs. Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and ensure successful execution of manufacturing test deliverables. Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Serve as the primary technical escalation point for manufacturing test and production issues. Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration Partner with Hardware, Platform, Firmware, Validation, Reliability, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure manufacturing test coverage aligns with product design intent and customer quality expectations. Lead Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to ensure products are optimized for efficient, high-quality manufacturing. Own manufacturing test coverage reviews across board, subsystem, system, and rack levels, ensuring comprehensive structural and functional defect detection. JDM Partnership & Manufacturing Execution Serve as the primary technical interface with JDM partners for manufacturing test strategy, implementation, and production readiness. Lead technical reviews covering manufacturing readiness, test coverage, infrastructure, yield performance, capacity planning, and corrective actions. Review and approve manufacturing test plans and ensure consistent execution across manufacturing sites. Manufacturing Infrastructure & Capacity Planning Define the manufacturing test infrastructure required to support high-volume production, including: Test stations T...