Director, Product Design Engineering

We are searching an established, strong leader of multi-function NPI team to oversee the pilot operation of new media technology. You need to work with program team to align the media design, quantity and schedule requirement of production build and ensure all resources as material, equipment, staff in factory site to deliver production on schedule. Closely corporate with development team to timely transfer and replicate the production media design at pilot lines.

Job responsibility

• Lead multi-function NPI team including frond end, back end and test engineering groups.
• Overlook the operation of NPI plot lines to support production and development activities of new media technology.
• Align with program team on production build requirements and schedule.
• Work closely with development team for smooth transition and replication of media production design.
• Manage logistic of substrates, sputter targets and other material related to new media production.
• Corporate with factory operation team to ensure the staff and facility support for new media production.
• Resolve any production-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

• Bachelor's degree of Science, Engineering, Management, MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in production management
• 10+ years of experience in HDD media manufacturing
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in fast-paced environment

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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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