Sputter Target Quality & Inventory Engineer

Western Digital Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a detail-oriented Sputter Target Management and Quality Engineer to manage inventory, ensure quality, and optimize material specifications for semiconductor manufacturing.

You will collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering teams to uphold high quality standards and drive efficiency. The role requires a background in materials science or related fields, at least 2 years in manufacturing, and experience with ERP systems and quality

Qualifications

• Background in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics or related technical field.
• At least 2 years of working experience.
• Result oriented and solution driven thinker.
• Experience in the semiconductor or advanced materials manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience in vendor management and supplier quality negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to resolve quality concerns, negotiate specifications, and ensure continuous improvement in material delivery.
• Manage Sputter Target inventory, including procurement planning, stock level optimization, and supplier coordination to ensure consistent material availability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and testing protocols for Sputter Target materials to meet Sputter Mediaspecifications and process requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive quality inspections and analysis of incoming materials, including dimensional verification, material composition analysis, and surface quality assessment.
• Perform root cause analysis on quality issues and non-conformances, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of all quality testing, material certifications, and compliance data in accordance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze quality data and trends using statistical methods to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Support production teams by providing technical guidance on material handling, storage, and application best practices for sputter targets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Vendor management

Quality control

Root cause analysis

ERP familiarity

Education

Materials Science

Metallurgy

Physics

Tools

ERP systems

Statistical software

Job description

Western Digital Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a detail-oriented Sputter Target Management and Quality Engineer to manage inventory, ensure quality, and optimize material specifications for semiconductor manufacturing.

You will collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering teams to uphold high quality standards and drive efficiency. The role requires a background in materials science or related fields, at least 2 years in manufacturing, and experience with ERP systems and quality