Senior Director, Global QA Engineering & Multi-Site Ops

WD

Bayan Lepas

On-site

MYR 350,000 - 600,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Senior Director, Quality Assurance Engineer to lead quality across three Malaysia manufacturing sites, overseeing HDD media production and substrate operations. You will manage a ~200-person QA team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with global quality standards in a high-pressure environment.

The role requires deep leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering quality improvements across multiple sites.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree or Master of Engineering or Applied Sciences or equivalent/related field.
Minimum 20 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Operations-related roles, with at least 10 years in a leadership capacity.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage improvement projects from concept to implementation.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven, quality-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic QA across three WD facilities in Malaysia (Penang, Sarawak, Johor).
Define QA strategy, objectives, KPIs, and ensure ISO 9001 alignment.
Oversee MRB/CRB processes and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing quality.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product teams.
Develop and mentor ~200 QA staff and foster a high-performance quality culture.