Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Graphcore; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Enhanced healthcare coverage

Phantom equity

Family healthcare options

Life and critical illness insurance

Wellbeing support

Eye care reimbursement

Job summary

Graphcore is seeking a Quality leader to own factory quality for its AI hardware, from first builds through production, at contract manufacturers in Taiwan. You will lead audits, investigations and corrective actions, coordinating with on-site teams and supplier partners to ensure robust processes and reliable yields.

You will work across teams in Hsinchu and Taipei, documenting risks early, driving cross-functional actions, and traveling to supplier sites as needed to sustain production

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing quality experience in server/electronics systems, ODM/EMS or contract manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lead contract manufacturer quality discussions independently and drive cross-functional actions.
• Experience with NPI, manufacturing readiness, production ramp-up and multi-level assembly or integration.
• Practical knowledge of quality metrics, process audits, PFMEA, control plans, SPC and structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why).
• Strong stakeholder management, concise English reporting and escalation judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own the factory quality from first builds into production for Graphcore’s AI hardware.
• Lead process audits and investigations, guiding containment through corrective action to closure.
• Collaborate with factory leaders across sites to turn trends into targeted improvements.
• Align stakeholders and drive recovery plans with clear owners and deadlines.

Skills

Manufacturing quality

Lead CM quality

NPI readiness

PFMEA & SPC

8D problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Willing to travel

Job description

About the job

Own the factory quality that takes Graphcore’s AI hardware from first builds into production.

Based in Hsinchu or Taipei, Taiwan, you’ll be Graphcore Quality’s lead contact for assigned contract manufacturers, working regularly on site. Your ownership spans assembly, integration, inspection, test and rework, connecting factory detail with the demands of new product introduction.

By closing critical risks before build milestones, you’ll help teams ramp production with controls they can trust. You’ll turn yield, defect and rework trends into targeted improvements that strengthen manufacturing performance and prevent recurring quality issues.

You’ll lead process audits and investigations, taking manufacturing and supplier issues from containment through corrective action to verified closure. Each build will deepen your understanding of Graphcore hardware and help you carry lessons into stronger processes across factory sites.

The team and culture

You’ll join Manufacturing Operations’ Quality team, working with colleagues in Bristol, Cambridge and Hsinchu. Their expertise spans customer, supply chain and product quality, alongside compliance, governance and assurance.

You’ll align Graphcore stakeholders and factory leaders around evidence, clear priorities and practical recovery plans. Speak up early about material risks, bring options and agree owners and deadlines to turn decisions into action.

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on manufacturing quality experience in server, electronics systems, ODM/EMS or contract manufacturing environments, including direct factory-floor engagement.
• Ability to lead contract manufacturer quality discussions independently, influence factory management and drive cross-functional actions without direct reporting authority.
• Experience with NPI, manufacturing readiness, production ramp-up and multi-level assembly or integration, covering L6 to L10 or equivalent processes.
• Practical knowledge of quality metrics, process audits, PFMEA, control plans, SPC and structured problem-solving using 8D and 5 Why.
• Strong stakeholder management, concise English reporting and sound escalation judgement, with accountability for resolving quality issues.
• Willingness to work regularly at contract manufacturer sites and travel within Taiwan and internationally according to business needs.

While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. We also welcome engineers returning to the profession after a career break, including through returnship routes.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
• Generous annual leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Enhanced healthcare coverage: Private medical insurance alongside Taiwan's National Health Insurance scheme for added peace of mind
• Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
• Family healthcare options: The opportunity to extend healthcare coverage to your family members
• Financial protection: Life and critical illness insurance to help safeguard you and your loved ones.
• Proactive wellbeing support: An annual health assessment allowance to help you stay on top of your health
• Eye care reimbursement: Support towards the cost of maintaining your vision and eye health

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you.

Sponsorship

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Taiwan. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.

Join the Team at Graphcore

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.