Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) and Ramp-Up activities in partnership with our contract manufacturers. This role will focus on managing the transfer of products to contract manufacturing partners, ensuring smooth product launches, and overseeing the ramp-up process at the contracted facilities. You will play a critical role in collaborating with external partners to ensure that the production meets performance, quality, and timeline requirements, while also handling the commissioning of custom test fixtures and troubleshooting production issues.

This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX or Toronto, CAN.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

Responsibilities:

• NPI & Manufacturing Ramp-Up:

  • Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from design to high-volume production, partnering closely with contract manufacturers (CMs).

  • Oversee production ramp-up, ensuring product quality, volume targets, and timelines are met.

  • Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and CMs, ensuring alignment on specifications, schedules, and quality standards.

• Test Fixture Development:

  • Collaborate with CMs and internal engineering to design, build, and validate custom test fixtures.

  • Ensure all test systems (e.g., power, cooling, connectivity) are accurate, functional, and support efficient production.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to test infrastructure.

• Process Development & Optimization:

  • Drive the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes including assembly, integration, and test.

  • Implement Lean manufacturing practices and support quality system implementation at CMs.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Partner with R&D, product management, and supply chain teams to align on product design, timelines, and manufacturing needs.

  • Work directly with CM engineering and ops teams to resolve production issues and optimize processes.

• Supplier & Project Management:

  • Manage CM relationships to ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective products on schedule.

  • Support supplier evaluations and lead performance improvement initiatives.

  • Drive project timelines, resource planning, and milestone tracking, reporting progress and risks to leadership.

• Quality & Risk Management:

  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies with CMs to address quality and production challenges.

  • Ensure rigorous adherence to testing and validation protocols to meet product specifications.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years of focus on working with contract manufacturers in high-tech hardware environments.
• Significant experience in managing NPI and ramp-up processes at contract manufacturers
• Proven expertise in commissioning and managing custom test fixtures in collaboration with contract manufacturers.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware architecture, assembly, and integration processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt) or equivalent.
• Experience with server components sourcing, assembly, and testing in the data center or cloud infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with ER