Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineering

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, reliability, conformance, and performance for New Product Introductions (NPI/HAMR) in Head operations.
• Set up, maintain, and improve in-process and outgoing quality for Slider fabrication and Head processes.
• Monitor and improve LAR, DPPM, and Cpk for CTF parameters as identified in the control plan.
• Review NPI build performance across each build phase.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement activities.
• Participate in daily operations, core team, and NPI build meetings.
• Manage and validate all changes through documented change management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Science, or an equivalent field.
• 5-6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience specifically within a Quality Function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Power BI and SQL.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the HDD business, particularly with slider fabrication processes.
• Proficiency with quality tools including 8D, FMEA, SPC, and Lessons Learned.
• Understanding of 4IR (Fourth Industrial Revolution) and Digital Transformation.

About the Company

Western Digital (WD) is a global leader in data storage solutions, pushing the boundaries of technology to power innovation. From enabling smart cities to meeting the massive data needs of the AI era, WD provides essential technologies including HDDs and various platforms for businesses and consumers worldwide. We are a company of problem solvers dedicated to building the future of data storage.