Nvidia Manager Interconnect Manufacturing 

United States, California 

956513459

What you’ll be doing:

• Implement NVIDIA’s interconnect manufacturing strategy, align it to the broader vision, and translate it into actionable plans for your team.

• Lead and develop a distributed team of experienced engineers, mentor early-career talent, drive programs from concept/exploration through implementation, provide technical mentorship and career development.

• Provide manufacturability feasibility analysis, present options and ensure the products meet the optimal balance of performance, quality, scalability, re-use, reliability, cost and time-to-market, make and clearly articulate tough trade-offs.

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams on automation initiatives, cost optimization, and manufacturing efficiency improvement.

• Manage supplier development, qualification, and audit for interconnect fabrication, assembly, and sub-tier connector suppliers.

• Continuously improve workflows, standards, and development methodologies, formalize guidelines and encourage adoption.

What we need to see:

• B.S. degree, or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or material science

• 8+ overall years of equivalent experience and 2+ years of experience in leading or managing interconnect manufacturing activities, proven leadership track record.

• Highly motivated, creative, proactive, and adaptable with excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, ability to think outside of box, positive interpersonal skills, ability to lead multi-functional efforts.

• Deep understanding of interconnect design, mechanical system architecture and manufacturing process flow, good manufacturing practice and how to build successful products in large-scale environments.

• Global awareness of the relevant high-speed signal design constraints, the industry partners and competitors, expertise in commonly used manufacturing technologies.

• Team oriented with a "can do" attitude, highly enthusiastic in solving multi-disciplinary challenges.

• Understanding of press-fit connector technologies, thermal-mechanical stack-up and flatness control (warpage, coplanarity). basic electrical test and signal integrity (SI) knowledge

• Proactive attitude towards automation, process control, and cost/yield improvement. proficiency in NPI and supplier qualification

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Strong communication skills in working with diverse and versatile teams

• Experience in functional tolerancing, GD&T, SPC, system assembly/testing, and a solid grasp of NPI processes.

• Relevant design and manufacturing experience in midplane is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.

• Strong sense what ‘perfection’ looks like for each objective, with sound judgment to balance business realities, schedule, market conditions, and return on investment.