Manufacturing Technical Program Manager at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$230,000 – $355,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, Data Centers, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or quality engineering programs (preferably related to data centers or rack systems)
Have led the launch of at least one complex, low-volume production line (e.g., enclosures, switchgear, or electromechanical assemblies)
Proficient in manufacturing and quality methodologies (e.g., PFMEA, SPC, line balancing, work measurement)
Understand data center infrastructure and how upstream factory decisions affect site-level deployment
Action-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable building systems from scratch
Communicate effectively with executives and can toggle between strategic and technical details
Thrive in multicultural environments and can lead global teams
Hold a degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Design and launch greenfield and brownfield production lines for data center equipment and rack system assembly
Establish and monitor key manufacturing metrics (e.g., yield, cycle time, OEE, first-pass yield) via real-time dashboards
Develop and implement quality systems across suppliers, inspections, traceability, and final testing
Lead new product introduction and ramp-up phases from pilot builds to production, working closely with engineering teams
Ensure factory readiness across domestic and international sites—including layout, material flow, safety, staffing, and documentation
Scale supply chains and associated systems for modular components and negotiate vendor agreements for efficient inventory and delivery
Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and simulation-based process modeling
Coordinate with Construction, Logistics, Data Center Operations, and Sourcing to align factory output with deployment schedules
Provide regular updates on program status—including schedule, budget, and risks—to executive and partner stakeholders
Travel approximately 30% to OpenAI headquarters and partner sites across various regions

Skills

Manufacturing

Production Line Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Negotiation

Quality Systems

New Product Introduction

Process Modeling

OEE

Yield Optimization

Systems Integration

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care

Mental healthcare service

Fertility treatment coverage

401(k) with generous matching

20-week paid parental leave

Life insurance (complimentary)

AD&D insurance (complimentary)

Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)

Optional buy-up life insurance

Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)

Annual learning & development stipend

Regular team happy hours and outings

Daily catered lunch and dinner

Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.

Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.

Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.

OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.

OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.

Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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