Sr. Manufacture Engineer

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) excellence throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, with a primary focus on server and rack-level systems during EVT and DVT development phases. This role partners closely with Hardware Design, Thermal Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, optimized for yield, cost-effective production, and successful high-volume deployment.

Requirements

BS/MS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
8+ years of hands-on experience in server system integration (L10/L11) or rack-level assembly.
Proven expertise leading Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) reviews to optimize yield.
Strong background guiding products through critical EVT and DVT hardware development stages.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rack-level liquid cooling integration, including Manifolds, CDUs, and Quick Disconnects.
Familiarity with production-line leak and pressure testing (pneumatic, hydrostatic, and vacuum filling).
Knowledge of critical liquid-loop controls, such as torque management and blind-mate verification.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive DFMA reviews during EVT/DVT phases to optimize server chassis and rack routing.
Transport, disassemble, and analyze prototypes to drive design enhancements and product excellence.
Drive root-cause analysis for assembly defects and implement 8D methodology to boost First Pass Yield.
Navigate MRP, BOM, and ECO systems to extract part specifications and assembly records.
Generate formal DFMA reports, document findings with photos, and publish to the company intranet.
Maintain systemic DFMA records and partner with IT to optimize the tracking database.
Partner with Thermal R&D, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure a smooth transition to mass production.
Evaluate cable and hose management to ensure seamless mass production readiness.