Manager, Manufacturing
Western Digital
Manager, Manufacturing at Western Digital is a full time role based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. It was published on 7 September 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Manager, Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Company | Western Digital |
| Location | Bayan Lepas, Penang, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Published | 7 September 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
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.
- Lead and direct cross-functional operational teams to streamline processes, elevate product quality, maximize yield, and drive operational efficiency
- Design and implement robust process monitoring frameworks and key performance indicators to enable proactive risk management and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Spearhead the integration of new processes and systems into operations, ensuring product quality standards and business delivery commitments are consistently met
- Champion cross-functional collaboration to strengthen process capability, minimize variation, and sustain a high standard of operational excellence
Required :
- 15+ years of experience in operations, Process engineering, or a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Minimum 10 years in a leadership or managerial role leading operation teams across various functions.
Preferred :
- Proven experience in process optimization, performance improvement, and quality management
- Experience in operational process control, system implementation, and new process transfer into production environments
Skills :
- Demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, engineering and other business functions
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