Supply Chain Engineer at Western Digital

Bang Pa-in Subdistrict Municipality, , Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Manufacturing, Risk Assessment And Mitigation, Quality Risk Evaluation, Change Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Data-driven Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement Mindset

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

Company Description WD 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 Description The Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for driving supply chain readiness, robustness, and performance for factory manufacturing. This role partners closely with internal engineering, operations, quality, and external manufacturing partners to assess risk, manage change, and lead initiatives that improve cost, quality, delivery, and continuity of supply across the WD manufacturing ecosystem. The position plays a critical role in evaluating manufacturing and supply chain risks, governing changes, and ensuring that supply chain decisions support stable, scalable, and high-quality production. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with HDD factories and external manufacturing partners to support end-to-end supply chain manufacturing readiness. Support new product introductions (NPI), process changes, and capacity transitions from a supply chain development perspective. Drive alignment between engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to ensure manufacturability and supply continuity. Assess supply chain and manufacturing risks related to supplier changes, process changes, material substitutions, and factory transitions. Evaluate quality, delivery, and continuity risks associated with engineering and manufacturing changes. Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to review, approve, and govern changes impacting HDD manufacturing supply chains. Identify and mitigate quality risks introduced through supply chain or manufacturing changes. Lead initiatives to improve supply chain performance, including cost, yield, cycle time, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery. Serve as a key interface between Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external manufacturing partners. Provide clear data-driven recommendations to leadership on supply chain readiness, risks, and trade-offs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the WD manufacturing supply chain. Qualifications REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related technical field. Experience supporting manufacturing supply chains, preferably in high-volume factory environments. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain risk, and quality management principles. Demonstrated ability to assess risk, manage change, and lead cross-functional initiatives. PREFERRED: Experience in HDD manufacturing or complex electromechanical products. Experience working with external manufacturing partners and global supply chains. Familiarity with NPI, change management, and supplier quality processes. SKILLS: Supply chain manufacturing Risk assessment and mitigation Quality risk evaluation Change management Cross-functional leadership Data-driven problem solving Continuous improvement mindset Additional 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 requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected]. Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Supplier Quality Engineering Work Location: BangPa-In Building 3--LOC_WDT_TH1413

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Engineer drives readiness, robustness, and performance for factory manufacturing by partnering with internal teams and external partners. The role focuses on assessing risks, governing changes, and leading initiatives to improve cost, quality, and delivery across the manufacturing ecosystem.