Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage MRE Engineering Technicians who are responsible for executing DET Guzik and QMT testing activities, supporting production and engineering operations through accurate data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and tester buyoff.
• This role ensures test quality, equipment readiness, and timely data reporting to support continuous manufacturing performance and quality improvement.
• Oversee MRE operations operators/technician attendance
• Work closely with Sputter engineers and MRE Engineering for accurate and prompt execution.
• Provide refresher training sessions for the team to ensure everyone remains up to date with current processes and standards to keep technicians aligned, including assigning regular OJT, ensuring OJT questions are up-to-date to reflect latest lab practises.
• Communicate and chair meetings related to MRE, tardiness, safety and discipline with operators and lead improvement projects related to MRE Operations
• Supervise and manage direct reports
  
  

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or related field; or
• Experienced professional with broad industry exposure

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of troubleshooting skills in related process

SKILLS

• Good analytical skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Adaptability to a dynamic working environment & cleanroom
• Initiate continuous improvement projects relevant to MRE Operations
• Lead, coach and train technicians or junior operators; prepare training material.
• Continue to explore new ideas for improvement
• Liase closely with other depts for good teamwork and leverage positive outcome
• Coordinate IMS audit preparation and documentations
• Flexible to carry out tasks assigned by supervisors
  
  

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 [Confidential Information] 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 [HIDDEN TEXT].