Manager 4, Program Management Engineering (Design & Engineering)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Western Digital, the leader in storage technology, seeks an organized and energetic Design & Engineering Program Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring innovative ideas to a diverse and global design team developing a wide range of consumer technology products.

• The Design and Engineering Program Manager will support the industrial design and development of SanDisk flash-based consumer technology products, including desktop SSDs, portable SSDs, USB storage devices, and card readers.
• This role includes front-end collaboration with R&D and supplier teams to identify and develop innovative design processes and architectures that enable us to deliver best-in-class products to a highly dynamic market.
• The Program Manager will also coordinate the implementation of new processes and architectures across multiple product lines to ensure that design, engineering, quality, and schedule requirements are being met.
• This role is well-suited for an experienced individual in a design or engineering discipline looking to make the transition into program management.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in technical project lead/engineering lead/program management role.
• Experience with High Volume Manufacturing of products required, including tooling and production environments.
• Strong knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, casting, rapid prototyping and other secondary process surface treatments is desired but not required.
• Ability to concurrently lead multi-disciplinary product development projects and teams with successful outcomes.
• Good organization and presentation skills to effectively communicate and summarize to all levels of the business.
• Ability to overcome roadblocks and challenges to keep projects moving forward.
• Ability to partner with industrial designers to ensure design intent and overall part quality are met.
• Strong communication skills to support frequent supplier discussions (onsite/remote) to maintain progress.
• Ability to communicate in English (Mandarin is a plus).
• Travel up to 10%.

Additional Information

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.

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