Western Digital is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Quality Engineer to support and enhance our quality systems across the product lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of reliability performance and customer satisfaction.
You will partner cross-functionally with engineering manufacturing and business teams to drive continuous improvement strengthen quality processes and support compliance with global standards.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Planning & Systems
Develop implement and maintain quality assurance plans inspection procedures and documentation
Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001 and internal quality frameworks
Support the continuous evolution of quality management systems
Auditing & Compliance
Conduct internal audits to assess process adherence and identify improvement opportunities
Support external audits including supplier and customer audits
Drive corrective and preventive actions based on audit findings
Quality Reporting & Analytics
Define track and analyze key quality performance indicators (KPIs)
Prepare and present reports to management with actionable insights
Leverage data to identify trends root causes and improvement opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with R&D Manufacturing Supply Chain and Sales teams
Ensure quality is embedded throughout the entire product lifecyclefrom design through production and delivery
Act as a key interface between technical and business stakeholders
Process Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Monitor production processes and identify defects or deviations
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies
Qualifications :
Education
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
Experience
Proven experience in quality assurance or quality engineering ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including:
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Six Sigma / Lean methodologies
SPC (Statistical Process Control)
8D problem-solving process
Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001
Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
High attention to detail and process discipline
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional global teams
Languages
Business fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
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.
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 to advise us of your accommodation 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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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 to advise us of your accommodation 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 .
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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