Western Digital
Computer Hardware
SeniorEngineer,SupplerQuality
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“Senior Engineer, Suppler Quality at Western Digital. Skills: Supplier quality, Quality systems, Data analytics, Contamination control. Own supplier quality performance. Qualify suppliers”
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking; Data-driven decisions; Statistical tools; Process improvement; Systemic issues; Sustainable solutions
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Proven experience in managing suppliers, Proven experience conducting audits, Proven experience driving quality improvements
Nice to Have
Certification in quality-related disciplines, Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, CQE certification, Experience in NPI, Experience in supplier qualification, Experience in process validation
What You'll Do.
Own supplier quality performance
Improve supplier quality
Act as quality interface
Define supplier quality strategies
Deploy supplier quality strategies
Ensure supply continuity
Improve supplier KPIs
Conduct regular business reviews
Lead supplier qualification activities
Assess technical capability
Evaluate quality systems
Define incoming inspection strategies
Optimize incoming inspection
Reduce inspection cost
Maintain quality standards
Drive continuous improvement
Drive structured problem-solving
Ensure problem-solving effectiveness
Prevent recurrence of issues
Validate corrective actions
Validate preventive actions
Conduct on-site audits
Conduct remote audits
Drive closure of audit findings
Evaluate supplier change requests
Approve supplier change requests
Ensure proper change control
Partner with suppliers
Improve process capability
Improve supplier yield
Improve manufacturing robustness
Drive early detection
Drive containment of quality issues
Implement incoming quality controls
Implement supplier self-inspection
Lead escalation management
Contain critical supplier issues
Align cross-functionally
Communicate with executives
Develop supplier capability
Conduct joint improvement projects
Elevate quality systems maturity
Elevate manufacturing processes maturity
Ensure regulatory compliance
Ensure environmental compliance
Ensure customer-specific compliance
Drive digitalization of processes
Drive automation of processes
Leverage data analytics tools
Enhance predictive insights
Enhance decision-making
Translate complex data
Provide actionable insights
Define contamination control requirements
Enforce contamination control requirements
Assess supplier cleanroom environments
Qualify supplier cleanroom environments
Classify cleanroom environments
Assess airflow design
Assess gowning protocols
Assess material handling practices
Conduct contamination-focused audits
Ensure cleanroom discipline
Ensure equipment cleanliness
Ensure equipment maintenance
Ensure packaging controls
Ensure transportation controls
Drive implementation of prevention controls
Implement controlled packaging
Validate cleaning processes
Validate bake processes
Drive supplier capability improvement
Benchmark contamination control
Conduct joint improvement programs
Establish data-driven monitoring
Identify contamination trends
Mitigate contamination risks
Ensure industry standard compliance
Ensure internal specification compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; External suppliers; Internal stakeholders; Diverse teams
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Executive communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Organizational skills
Full Job Description
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. Key Roles & Responsibilities * Own end-to-end supplier quality performance, including qualification, onboarding, monitoring, and continuous improvement across assigned commodity or suppliers. * Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and internal teams including Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and R&D. * Define and deploy robust supplier quality strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on risk mitigation, cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction, and supply continuity. * Establish, track, and continuously improve supplier KPIs (e.g., defect rate, yield impact, responsiveness, audit scores), and drive accountability through regular business reviews (QBRs/MBRs). * Lead supplier qualification activities, including technical capability assessment, process audits, and quality system evaluation * Define and optimize incoming inspection strategies based on risk assessment and supplier performance. * Drive con
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