Manufacturing Operations Program Manager

About Cerebras

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.

Cerebras' current customers include global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyper-scale cloud inference services.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Technical Program Manager to join our team. As the Manufacturing Operations Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery of our products. This is a critical role that requires strong technical expertise, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end manufacturing process delivery with contract manufacturers and critical suppliers

• Coordinate with internal teams (such as engineering, supply chain, quality) to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations

• Identify and address potential bottlenecks, risks, and issues, and develop contingency plans to mitigate them

• Coordinate technical debug and issue resolution with internal and external resources to achieve manufacturing delivery and quality targets

• Monitor and analyze key manufacturing metrics, such as production volume, yield rate, and lead time, and take appropriate actions to improve performance

• Collaborate with external partners, such as suppliers and manufacturers, to ensure alignment and compliance with our quality standards and specifications

• Coordinate in-house manufacturing activities including prototype builds and repair activity

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred

• Proven experience in manufacturing program management, preferably in the computer hardware industry. 7-15 years preferred.

• Strong technical background and understanding of manufacturing processes (5S, kanban, kaizen) and technologies of PCBAs

• Experience working with data centers, optics, and liquid cooled systems a plus

• Experience in processing and setting up RMA line. Experience working with contract manufacturers through all phases of the product life cycle.

• Good understanding of change management process (ECO) and working with Arena is a plus

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience using Jira a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues proactively

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers as needed

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU
2. Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality
5. Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs

Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2025.

Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI.