Manufacturing Ops Program Manager

Etched • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

About Etched Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history. Job Summary We’re looking for a Manufacturing Operations Program Manager to lead day-to-day execution across our contract manufacturers. You’ll own the delivery of fully integrated server systems—from board assembly and component kitting to bring-up, burn-in, and outbound shipment. This is a high-responsibility, cross-functional role that sits at the center of production, quality, and engineering. You’ll collaborate closely with Etched’s hardware, production, and logistics teams to ensure reliable, high-quality output against aggressive timelines.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in hardware manufacturing operations or OPM roles, ideally in system hardware company
• Hands-on familiarity with SMT, server integration, or datacenter hardware bring-up
• Proven ability to manage factory output
• Comfortable working on-site resolving issues in real time
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional coordination capability
• Working knowledge of BOMs, MRP/ERP systems, yield analysis, and change control

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in NPI-to-MP transitions
• Familiarity with thermal/power validation workflows or failure analysis
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Exposure to high-volume production scaling or rapid prototype builds

Responsibilities

• Own build schedules and production execution at our contract manufacturers
• Coordinate material availability, work order release, factory readiness, and line balance
• Monitor yields, throughput, and quality metrics; drive issue resolution with engineering and supplier quality teams
• Execute and enforce manufacturing processes including bring-up, diagnostics, rework, and final test
• Ensure daily/weekly output targets are met and proactively escalate blockers
• Align cross-functionally on build readiness (NPI/MP), ECOs, and configuration changes
• Serve as the primary in-person interface between Etched and the L11 factory team
• Support production planning and forecast execution in collaboration with the planning team
• Conduct factory audits and help drive continuous improvement efforts in tooling, flow, and documentation

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
• Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Daily lunch and dinner in our office
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees