Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineering

  • Full-time
  • Business Function: Supplier Quality Engineering
  • Work Location: Penang SDSM Office--LOC_SNDK_Seberang Perai Office

Company Description

At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

  1. Follow up supplier quality incidence and drive for systematic solutions, deploy guidelines to supplier to ensure an acceptable supplier quality level.        
  2. Coordinate quality improvement activities to ensure that materials are built according to WDC design and/or customer requirements.
  3. Chair / coordinate MRB for disposition of nonconforming material, customer complaint/Quality concerns handling etc.    
  4. Review supplier change qualification requests / reports and ensure that supplier product/process Change are performed per the documented spec/procedures.   
  5. Review the supplier quality performance and push continuous improvement for weak area.
  6. Conduct audit and follow up the implementation of actions plan for audit findings and Drive for supplier continuous system improvement.
  7. Drive harmonization across supplier's quality performance       
  8. Perform general administrative duties and other functions as assigned.   

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree or above in related field e.g. Engineering, electrical, material science, physics or equivalent to it.

Experience: Minimum 8 years of working experience with >3 years semiconductor field with hands-on experience in quality or process engineering.

Requirement Skills: 

Quality Control Audit – Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality and performance.

Problem Solving – Leading complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Analytical Thinking – Analyzing information statistically and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Certification - Quality methodology (ISO9001/IATF16949/APQP/FMEA/VDA6.0/MSA/SPC/DOE)

Behavior – Self-motivated with ability to effectively multi-task and work independently.

Additional Information

Western Digital 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.

Western Digital 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 requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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