Senior Engineer, Supplier Quality

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supplier quality performance, including qualification, onboarding, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and internal teams such as Engineering, Procurement, and R&D.
• Define and deploy supplier quality strategies focused on risk mitigation and cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction.
• Establish and track supplier KPIs (defect rates, yield impact, audit scores) and drive accountability through regular business reviews.
• Lead supplier qualification activities, including technical capability assessments and process audits.
• Drive structured problem-solving using methodologies like 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) from issuance through validation.
• Define and enforce contamination control requirements and assess supplier cleanroom environments.
• Leverage data analytics tools to drive digitalization and automation of supplier quality processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, or related field).
• 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related manufacturing roles.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and methodologies including ISO standards, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Minitab, Spotfire, or Power BI.
• Proven experience in root cause analysis, failure analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in quality-related disciplines such as Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or CQE.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), supplier qualification, and process validation.
• Willingness to travel for supplier audits and business needs.

About the Company

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world, fueling a brighter, smarter future in the AI era.