Quality Program Manager, PCBA & AI Server Manufacturing

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro seeks a dynamic quality leader to drive global quality initiatives across supply chain and manufacturing. You will analyze metrics, oversee product life cycle, and influence corporate quality strategies with international teams.

The role emphasizes reliability, process controls, and data-driven improvements in a fast-paced environment. Key duties include audits, CM collaboration, PCBA quality improvements, and cybersecurity/AI server quality assurance.

Qualifications

• BS in EE / IE preferred. Advanced master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in PCBA and high-performance server system integration with industry leaders.
• Deep understanding of AI hardware assembly and root cause analysis on GPU/CPU-based systems.
• Experience leading AI/ML projects for quality applications is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the quality performance of global supply chain and contract manufacturers, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.
• Support proactive engagement with contract manufacturers in Asia and harmonize regional quality metrics (Asia and Mexico)
• Accelerate PCBA DFX engagement with RD & PM, collaboration with system level DFA team
• Conduct regular QPA audits and assessments of CM processes, identifying quality gaps and implementing corrective actions.
• Drive Sustainability in Quality Processes for PCBA Manufacturing.
• Develop and enhance AI/ML-based in-line defect classification systems for PCBA.
• Enhance Cybersecurity Compliance in AI Server Quality Assurance.
• Lead Cross-Functional Training Programs for Quality Excellence.
• Implement Predictive Quality Analytics for AI Server Production.
• Collaborate with factories and QA engineers to resolve complex PCBA quality issues, including defects and non-conformances.
• Provide technical expertise to address production line issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Optimize processes and improve yield rates with CM production teams.
• Analyze customer feedback to identify trends and implement proactive measures.
• Participate in critical meetings with CMs, factories, and internal teams to align on quality goals.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance protocols, SOPs, and documentation for PCBA processes.
• Drive initiatives to streamline quality management and enhance operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, ISO standards) and customer requirements.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional

Data-driven decisions

AI/ML QA

PCBA manufacturing

Education

BS in EE/IE

Job description

Supermicro seeks a dynamic quality leader to drive global quality initiatives across supply chain and manufacturing. You will analyze metrics, oversee product life cycle, and influence corporate quality strategies with international teams.

The role emphasizes reliability, process controls, and data-driven improvements in a fast-paced environment. Key duties include audits, CM collaboration, PCBA quality improvements, and cybersecurity/AI server quality assurance.