NPI Manufacturing Lead - GPU Accelerator Hardware

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Cupertino seeks an NPI Manufacturing Product Engineer to drive end-to-end manufacturing for GPU accelerator platforms from design to production.

You will partner across design, ops, software and suppliers to define test strategies, BOM readiness, and manufacturing workflows, ensuring on-time delivery and top-quality results. You will lead risk assessments, DFMEA/PFMEA, process improvements, and automation initiatives while supporting ODM partners during critical

Qualifications

• 6+ years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic operations environments.
• 3+ years end-to-end NPI product delivery from concept to volume production.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• 2+ years of server platform or high-tech hardware manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with SMT assembly processes and PCB fabrication/assembly for HDI boards.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end NPI manufacturing execution for GPU accelerator platforms across engineering phases and Pilot builds.
• Perform NUDD risk assessments and carry-over analysis to identify and mitigate manufacturing blockers/risks before design freeze.
• Develop First Build Readiness Plans incl. BOM, assembly strategy, test code readiness, and build instructions.
• Define Manufacturing Test Strategy incl. test flows, coverage, duration, fixture requirements, and buy-off criteria.
• Create manufacturing capacity plans with simulations across build phases; perform line balance and cycle-time analysis.
• Lead DFMEA/PFMEA reviews; develop process flow diagrams and quality control plans.
• Participate in DFx reviews (DFM/DFA/DFT) with CAD models, gerbers; drive design improvements with hardware teams.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for manufacturing blockers and quality escapes.
• Develop Technical Manufacturing Information (TMI) packages for CM enablement incl. BOM, workflows, testing, tooling.
• Execute Test Rack Inspections and OK2Ship checklists; issue quality alerts and ship-holds as required.
• Manage manufacturing requirements, scope, schedules, and deliverables across engineering teams, suppliers, and partners.
• Perform risk assessment, mitigation, and change management throughout the program lifecycle.
• Research automation techniques and develop new tests and systems to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide on-site ODM support during critical builds and production ramp.
• Collaborate on GPU module integration, thermal validation, and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

NPI Manufacturing

DFMEA

SMT/PCB

Quality Systems

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelors in Mech/Industrial Eng

Masters preferred

Tools

SMT Assembly

PCB Fabrication

Test Equipment

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Cupertino seeks an NPI Manufacturing Product Engineer to drive end-to-end manufacturing for GPU accelerator platforms from design to production.

You will partner across design, ops, software and suppliers to define test strategies, BOM readiness, and manufacturing workflows, ensuring on-time delivery and top-quality results. You will lead risk assessments, DFMEA/PFMEA, process improvements, and automation initiatives while supporting ODM partners during critical