Senior Quality Engineer

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 top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras , to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference. Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on Senior Quality Engineer to drive manufacturing quality for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), subassemblies, and system-level products across our contract manufacturers and suppliers. This role is responsible for ensuring robust manufacturing processes, superior workmanship, high production yields, and effective corrective actions throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SMT manufacturing, IPC standards, electronics assembly processes, and statistical quality methods. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Reliability Engineering, Design Engineering, and contract manufacturers, you will establish process controls, improve manufacturing capability, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products. While supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities as needed, the primary focus of this role is sustaining manufacturing quality, driving continuous improvement, and reducing quality risks in volume production environments. Manufacturing Quality Execution: · Serve as the primary quality interface with contract manufacturers; drive alignment on build quality, yield, and corrective actions. · Lead day-to-day quality activities at the factory floor — audits, line walks, quality gates, outgoing quality checks. · Monitor SPC charts, AOI/inspection data, and parametric performance to proactively identify and correct drift. · Coordinate issue containment, corrective action, and verification to closure. · Own the quality alert process and partner with Engineering to ensure effective disposition of non-conformances. NPI Quality & Control Plan Strategy: · Lead NPI quality readiness: establish control plans, process audits, and quality gates for new product builds. · Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to translate product requirements into measurable quality controls. · Proactively identify and de-risk potential failure modes before ramp using PFMEA and design reviews. · Ensure a smooth handoff from prototype to volume production with stable processes and clear accountability. Continuous Improvement & Problem-Solving Leadership: · Act as a pacesetter for problem-solving excellence — driving the consistent use of 8D, 5 Whys, and PFMEA across functions. · Partner with Reliability Engineering to integrate manufacturing and field data, accelerating detection of systemic issues. · Identify and prioritize key quality metrics (yield, defect rates, escape rates, first-pass yield) and ensure visibility to stakeholders. · Support manufacturing change reviews to ensure risks are understood and mitigated before implementation. Supplier & CM Engagement: · Work with Supplier Quality to ensure incoming material quality is stable and consistent with outgoing factory performance. · Build strong working relat