# Technologist, Quality Assurance Engineering at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Kuching, Sarawak
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000149207169
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-technologist-quality-assurance-engineering/

## About the role

The Senior Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering, is responsible for leading and aligning Quality Assurance objectives across the Johor and Sarawak Substrate manufacturing sites. This role ensures effective execution of manufacturing quality strategies, drives continuous quality improvement initiatives, and oversees the effectiveness of quality-related process controls and approvals.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Science, or a related discipline
- Strong leadership experience managing Quality or Process Engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience in supplier or contract manufacturer quality management and qualification activities
- Hands-on expertise in corrective action management and structured problem-solving (8D)
- Working knowledge or formal training in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301, RBA standards, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, statistical tools, and quality methodologies is an advantage