Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineering

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams in USA to ensure smooth transitions and successful implementation of new products and meeting key quality metrics
• Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process coordinating mechanical cleanliness issues between Design Centre and SQE in Asia and ensure timely closures
• Collaborate with Design engineering, material science laboratory in the USA/Japan in implementing new cleanliness specifications, new technology in cleanliness testing, new surface treatment, new material, etc at suppliers.
• Drive technical improvement in the area of cleanliness and contamination control as defined by corporate cleanliness team
• Audit Suppliers to ensure compliance to prescribed requirements in the area of cleanroom operations, electroless Nickel plating, passivation, adhesive control, electropolish process so as to pre-empt excursions due to component cleanliness
• Provide technical advisory role to component SQE on contamination related issues to ensure that the corrective actions are effective and systemic

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Other engineering discipline can be considered if candidates possess hard disk experience.
• Minimum 8 years working experience in supplier quality engineering or quality engineering.

PREFERRED:

• Must have related experience in component cleanliness or contamination control
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, cleanroom operations, component assembly, plastic injection molding, etc
• Familiar with 8 Disciplines of problem solving

SKILLS:

• Strong technical knowledge in engineering principles, manufacturing process and quality assurance methodologies
• Adaptable and flexible and able to learn new technologies, cleanliness testing methodologies and processes and adjust to changing expectations.
• Problem Solving – Investigate complex problems, gather relevant data, define appropriate analysis to identify root cause, followed by solution options for evaluation and implementation.
• Analytical Thinking – Analyzing information statistically and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.