Manager 5, Program Management Engineering

Western Digital

full-time Operations Specialties Managers
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Location
Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Posted
June 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The Program Manager will lead the technical and operational readiness for a new manufacturing facility, driving equipment installation, process setup, qualification, and production ramp. This role ensures the factory achieves safe, efficient, and high-quality output through strong cross-functional coordination and engineering leadership.



Key Responsibilities



1. Factory Start-Up & Ramp Execution

• Lead end-to-end engineering activities for new factory setup (facility readiness, equipment installation, and commissioning)

• Drive qualification processes  to ensure production readiness

• Establish and execute ramp plan to meet output, yield, and quality targets

• Identify and mitigate technical risks during start-up phase



2. Process & Equipment Engineering

• Define, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes

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