What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Product Design Engineering position at Western Digital?
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.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
We are currently looking for a hands-on Product Design Engineering Manager to oversee the complex workload of our talented product engineers and prototyping lab. A deep understanding of manufacturing and production processes is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels—from interdepartmental peers to leading company executives. As you effectively review engineering designs, you will coach staff to deliver production-ready designs and implement procedures and standards to ensure best practices and maintain cost-effectiveness. In addition to the daily tactical leadership of the design engineering team, you will work closely with Product Developers to plan and deliver products that are aligned with our business strategy for organic growth through new product development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage product engineering team through hands-on coaching and mentoring • Provide engineering expertise, planning and feedback for product development team • Ensure that engineering product designs support company goals of high quality, durability and cost-effectiveness
- Conceive and implement new engineering design processes and tools to provide continuous improvement
- Clearly articulate status and progress of projects to top-level company executives • Communicate design and performance expectations to Hong Kong office and overseas vendors to ensure successful production and manufacturing outcomes
- Lead the technology research activities that support market leading functionality in new product designs • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with multiple internal and external partners • Problem-solve inefficiencies in design and engineering processes • Provide detailed responses to product and technical requests
- Monitor engineering resource allocation to projects and assign engineers based upon skills and current project load.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (master’s degree a plus)
- 5-7 years minimum engineering experience • 2 years minimum management experience
- Experience in the conception and implementation of new processes to enhance and optimize the product engineering function
PREFERRED:
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing, production and materials (especially plastics—but also wood, metals and electronics) with an emphasis on Design for Manufacturing
- Good understanding of Quality process and integration of product and testing requirements into design
- Ability to juggle multiple simultaneous projects under tight deadlines
- Ability to provide course correction as needed
SKILLS:
- Good command of English
- Fluent in Solid Works (or equivalent engineering software)
- Great project management and leadership skills
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.
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