Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Facilitate and coordinate the department’s involvement in Lean, Kaizen and Six sigma continuous improvement activitiesLead on Lean, Kaizen and Six sigma workshops or task for operation & process improvement.Provide training on Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principles and methodologies to employees at requiring levelsAdvise teams through identifying inefficiencies, brainstorming solutions, and implementing changes.Consolidate, follow-up and summarize continuous improvement activities and cost saving from each function to meet company targetPerform improvement project in responsible area as project owner by utilizing Lean, Kaizen, 4IR and Six Sigma methodologyMaintain shop-floor 7S Management system: standardization, conduct monthly audit and improvement

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related fieldAt least 5 years of experience in process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or manufacturingStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making

PREFERRED:

Experience in electronic manufacturing especially hard disk driveKnowledge of project management methodologiesUnderstanding on automation, Industry 4.0, or digital transformation initiatives

SKILLS:

Good command of spoken and written EnglishSystematic thinking and quick learningUnderstand in Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniquesStrong communication and leadership abilities for driving changeProficiency in data analysis tools and summary (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, Plant simulation, etc.)

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 [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In 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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