About The Role

Join Etched, a cutting-edge AI hardware company, as a Contract Manufacturing Manager. In this highly cross-functional role, you will lead our global contract manufacturing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive supplier performance. You will work closely with various teams, including hardware engineering, manufacturing, quality, test, supply chain, finance, legal, and executive leadership. This position offers a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Lead the selection, management, and performance of contract manufacturing partners across various stages of production.
Develop and execute the company's contract manufacturing strategy, including capacity planning and cost negotiations.
Drive supplier performance and ensure factory readiness for new product introductions and production ramps.
AI infrastructure, datacenter hardware, rack-level integration, or high-performance compute systems
Deep familiarity with EMS cost structures, factory operations, labor models, yield, test, and line utilization
Experience with PCBAs, systems, servers, networking, compute, datacenter infrastructure, or similar hardware platforms
Strong cross-functional leadership and executive communication skills
Significant experience managing contract manufacturers for complex hardware products
Strong understanding of NPI, pilot builds, production ramps, sustaining operations, factory readiness, and supplier quality
Experience at a hyperscaler, OEM, semiconductor company, contract manufacturer, or high-growth hardware startup
Strong candidates may also have experience with
10+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing operations, sourcing, or contract manufacturing
Experience building cost models, managing supplier scorecards, and driving operational improvement
Proven ability to negotiate complex supplier agreements and scale global manufacturing partnerships
Ability to operate with urgency, ownership, and sound judgment in fast-moving environments
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, business, or a related technical field
MBA or master’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or a related field
Experience managing suppliers across Asia and working across global time zones

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