Manager 4, Program Management Engineering

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Program Management Engineering
  • Work Location: Bayan Lepas PN1--LOC_WDT_MY0703

Company 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.

Job Description

  1. Product Lead overseeing Media programs from qualification through mass production and end-of-life. Primary interface between internal cross-functional teams and external customers to deliver on-time product launches and production ramp readiness.
  2. Leads new and iteration program qualifications, ensuring critical product parameters, specifications, and documentation are fully defined to support smooth qualification builds and volume ramps. Applies data-driven KPIV/KPOV analysis to improve process control, yield, and product margin.
  3. Manages programs, including engineering sample logistics, shipment execution, head/media pairing, and supply planning to achieve optimal HDD yield. Drives continuous improvement initiatives with internal stakeholders and external partners (HDD) to ensure sustained product quality, margin, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • at least 8 years experience in product, process, or manufacturing engineering in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and customer-facing environments.

Skills :

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

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.

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