Sr. Manufacture Engineer

Supermicro•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to lead Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives for next-generation server and rack-level systems. This role is responsible for driving manufacturability improvements throughout the EVT and DVT phases, optimizing assembly processes, improving first-pass yield, and ensuring seamless transition to mass production. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in server system integration, root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and new product introduction (NPI), with additional experience in liquid-cooled rack solutions considered a strong advantage.

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.