Manager5,ProgramManagement

At WD, 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, WD 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. The Program Manager will lead the technical and operational readiness for a new manufacturing facility, driving equipment installation, process setup, qualification, and production ramp. This role ensures the factory achieves safe, efficient, and high-quality output through strong cross-functional coordination and engineering leadership. Key Responsibilities 1. Factory Start-Up & Ramp Execution • Lead end-to-end engineering activities for new factory setup (facility readiness, equipment installation, and commissioning) • Drive qualification processes to ensure production readiness • Establish and execute ramp plan to meet output, yield, and quality targets • Identify and mitigate technical risks during start-up phase 2. Process & Equipment Engineering • Define, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes • Oversee equipment selection, installation, calibration, and validation • Ensure process capability (CPK), cycle time, and