Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Senior Engineer, Manufacturing EngineeringFull-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowBusiness Function: Manufacturing EngineeringWork Location: Bayan Lepas PN2--LOC_WDT_MY0704Location (Secondary): Bayan Lepas PN1--LOC_WDT_MY0703Company DescriptionWD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.Join us and let’s shape the future of data.Job DescriptionThe key responsibilities include ensuring yield and quality meet Media Operation goals, monitoring indicators for abnormalities, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating evaluations with minimal supervision. The role also involves managing new product ramping during NPI transfers, identifying potential issues related to yield and quality, collaborating with other teams to address interaction defects, offering guidance to new engineers, and driving specific projects aimed at improving yield, quality, and utilization.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain yield and quality that align with the Media Operation goal and target.Monitor the yield and quality indicators to make sure there are no abnormalities, and do troubleshooting for any issues related to yield and quality with the help to statistics and engineering analysis inclusive of AI assistants.Coordinate any evaluation related to yield and quality with minimum supervision.Accountable for new product ramping during NPI transfer.Identify potential yield and quality issues for the new product and work closely with related parties to solve the issues at the beginning stage.Work closely with other areas to solve any interaction defect issues.Drive or handle specific projects for yield/quality or utilization improvement.QualificationsREQUIRED:Master’s/Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or related field3-5 years of relevant working experiencePREFERRED: Strong analytical thinkingProblem-solving and decision-makingLeadership and coachingProject managementData-driven mindsetCommunication and stakeholder managementContinuous improvement orientationSKILLS:Statistical Process Control (SPC)Process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk)DOE (Design of Experiments)FMEA8D Problem SolvingSix Sigma methodologiesLean ManufacturingStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challengesExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teamsAdditional Information#LI-KS2 WD 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.WD 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 [email protected] 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...