The Manufacturing Engineer role at Google focuses on driving the end-to-end manufacturing life-cycle for Cloud hardware. This position involves developing custom silicon solutions and optimizing manufacturing processes to support hyperscale growth. The engineer will work closely with Contract Manufacturers and advocate for a culture of continuous improvement. The role requires expertise in manufacturing processes, particularly in Surface Mount Technology and system integration.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), final assembly and system integration, process development and sustaining.
• Experience in statistical analysis tools and setting up Statistical Process Control (SPC), Potential Capability (CP), and Capability Process Index (CPK) monitoring.
• Knowledge of industry inspection and testing procedures.
• Ability to work directly with or for Contract Manufacturers and partner effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

• Drive early NPI engagement, factory readiness, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)/Design for Assembly (DFA), and technical Request for Quote (RFQ) definitions.
• Provide remote and on-site supplier support, owning Manufacturing Capability Assessments (MCA) and site transfer qualifications.
• Define capacity requirements and infrastructure needs utilizing rigorous time studies, line balancing, and targeted automation strategies.
• Manage products through End of Life (EOL), monitor assembly yields, lead root-cause investigations, and drive corrective actions.
• Advocate cost-reduction, automation, and process optimizations to improve cycle times, yield, capacity, and quality.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.