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.

Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Passive component electronics. 

Work with suppliers, along with hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure WD product devlopment. 

Understand supplier processes to identify and control KPIV parameters to ensure achievement of KPOVs critical for WD product function. 

Review supplier DOEs and reliability demonstrations to ensure adequate quality controls.  Audit supplier processes. 

Contribute to WD product failure analysis; when necessary, drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method. 

Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on suppliers. 

Conduct supplier quality system and process assessments and score for periodic business reviews.  

Review supplier change notices, planning the appropriate level of qualification activity.  

Education/Knowledge: 

Bachelor,  Engineering, electrical, material science, physics or equivalent.

Experience: 

6 to 10 years of working experience with component suppliers, experience with the following design and process technologies.

Requirement Skills:

• Component Validation -  testing, measurement, and inspection methods to evaluate performance, quality, and reliability.
• Supplier Process Audit Skills – Critical ability to inspect and identify strengths / weaknesses of supplier production and test processes.
• Quality System Audit Skills - Familiar with ISO/Industry requirements for commercial and automotive fields.
• Problem Solving – Investigate complex problems, gather relevant data, define appropriate analyses to identify root cause, followed by solution options for evaluation and implementation.
• Analytical Thinking – Analyze information statistically and apply logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Industry Standards – Strong familiarity with electrical device standards: JEDEC, IPC, IEC, MIL-STD, ASME
• Quality methodologies - Experience with ISO9001, IATF16949, APQP, FMEA, VDA6.0, MSA, SPC, DOE
• Behavior – Self-motivated with ability to effectively multi-task and work independently.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.