Director of Quality Engineering & Operations Excellence

WD; Kuching; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering leader in Sarawak to drive manufacturing quality across product lines and lead a high-performing team. The role emphasizes strategic quality initiatives, governance, and collaboration with manufacturing and product development.

The successful candidate will define KPIs, guide improvement projects, and implement digital quality tools to enhance process capability in a fast-paced HDD-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or Applied Sciences or equivalent/related field.
• 10+ years in QA/QE/Operations roles, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage improvement projects.
• Strong problem-solving with a data-driven mindset.
• Frequent travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Quality Engineering strategy aligned with manufacturing goals.
• Define Quality Objectives, metrics and KPIs linked to business and operational goals.
• Serve as Leadership Representative for the Quality Management System per ISO 9001.
• Act as employer representative of EHS committees to ensure a safe workplace.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure consistent quality across product lines.
• Coordinate risk management reviews and address non-conformances.

Skills

Coaching

HDD manufacturing

Substrate operations

Coating processes

Thin-film technologies

Automated quality systems

Data analytics

Digital quality solutions

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or Applied Sciences

Job description

WD is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering leader in Sarawak to drive manufacturing quality across product lines and lead a high-performing team. The role emphasizes strategic quality initiatives, governance, and collaboration with manufacturing and product development.

The successful candidate will define KPIs, guide improvement projects, and implement digital quality tools to enhance process capability in a fast-paced HDD-focused environment.