Engineering Build Manager

NVIDIA • Santa Clara, CA

3d

About The Position

NVIDIA is the leader in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is looking for extraordinary people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence. Engineering Build Manager is responsible for all the engineering build activities for a new NVIDIA product, leading multi-functional teams to successfully plan and execute the HW prototype (boards & systems) builds, ensuring all internal customers have enough prototypes for their respective development and test activities with high quality standards and the correct HW & SW configuration during the project development phase.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a similar role, preferably within an engineering, manufacturing/operations environment
• BS EE/IE degree or equivalent experience
• Strong manufacturing and R&D background and Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of NVIDIA
• Very strong leadership, facilitation, problem solving and project management skills are required to be successful in this role
• Consistent track record of leading the release of quality projects into manufacturing
• Experience in working with suppliers, vendors and/or customers
• Capability to quick learn, understand, communicate and integrate technical concepts and issues
• Ability to travel, as needed. This role could exceed 30% travel for certain projects

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of technology and passionate about what you do
• Strong collaborative and social skills, and ability to effectively guide and influence within a dynamic, multifaceted environment

Responsibilities

• Independently create and update plans that achieve project objectives
• Identify/track key milestones, evaluate/acquire/handle resources
• Resolve accurate number of prototypes (boards & systems) needed by each group for each prototype engineering build
• Interact with suppliers and vendors
• Define tasks, drive assignments and lead the progress
• Optimize engineering build planning, cost, schedule, logistics, staffing, testing, communication/reporting, implementation and execution along with the CM/OEM partners
• Identify risks and develop/execute risk management plans and Ensure proper prototype distribution in timely manner
• Regularly provide leadership team with project status reports
• Assist in improving existing models, processes and help feedback to improve infrastructure

Benefits

• NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees