Quality Specialist Engineer

Western Digital is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Quality Engineer to support and enhance our quality systems across the product lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.

You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and business teams to drive continuous improvement, strengthen quality processes, and support compliance with global standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Planning & Systems

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance plans, inspection procedures, and documentation

• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001 and internal quality frameworks

• Support the continuous evolution of quality management systems

Auditing & Compliance

• Conduct internal audits to assess process adherence and identify improvement opportunities

• Support external audits, including supplier and customer audits

• Drive corrective and preventive actions based on audit findings

Quality Reporting & Analytics

• Define, track, and analyze key quality performance indicators (KPIs)

• Prepare and present reports to management with actionable insights

• Leverage data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales teams

• Ensure quality is embedded throughout the entire product lifecycle—from design through production and delivery

• Act as a key interface between technical and business stakeholders

Process Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor production processes and identify defects or deviations

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

Experience

• Proven experience in quality assurance or quality engineering, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including:

  • FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

  • Six Sigma / Lean methodologies

  • SPC (Statistical Process Control)

  • 8D problem-solving process

• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• High attention to detail and process discipline

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, global teams

Languages

• Business fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

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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WD 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.

WD 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.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].