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Recording Media Operations (RMO) is a core manufacturing and technology organization within Seagate, responsible for deliveringhigh-qualityrecording media through advanced,high-volume, and highly automated manufacturing processes. The Global Quality Group within RMO plays a critical role in enabling operational excellence by embedding robust quality management systems, digital quality tools, and disciplined process controls across factories and suppliers. Through close vertical integration with drive factories, design centers, and suppliers, the team ensures that quality, yield, and reliability are built into products from development through volumeramps. This role offers the opportunity toleadinatechnology intensivemanufacturing environment-where data, systems, and process rigor are essential to business success.
As the Senior Managerof Media Quality, you will leadfactory facingquality engineering teams and partner closely with engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure robust, scalable, anddata drivenquality performance across Recording Media Operations. You will: Lead and develop the Factory Quality Engineering team to deliverhigh-qualitycomponents, products, and processes aligned with Seagate's product development and manufacturing roadmaps. Drive process discipline and digital quality execution, ensuring consistent application of quality systems, control plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Partner withDevelopment,Factory Engineering, Operations, Equipment, andcross functionalstakeholders tooptimizethroughput, yield, and process capability inhigh-volumemanufacturing environments. Championdata drivendecision making,leveragingstatistical tools, dashboards, and manufacturing data toidentifyrisks, trends, and improvement opportunities. Own andinitiateDiscrepant Material Reviews (DMRs) tocontainnonconformingmaterial, providing proactive feed‑forward alerts to prevent downstream impact. Coach and support the team to ensuretimelyexecution of deliverables, clear prioritization, and strong stakeholder communication. Collaborate with Factory Engineering and Design Engineering on new product development (NPI), media qualification, and process readiness. Partner with Design Engineering, Process Engineering, and Production to drive continuousqualityimprovement initiatives that improve margin, reduce variation, and enhance process stability. Support Seagate drive factories and operations sites during NPI builds, qualification phases, and volume ramps. Coordinate ramp readiness with Drive Factory Quality and Operations, tracking key indicators such as yield, quality metrics, qualification status, ramp readiness, SBR, and RGA builds. Establish, document, and track process and product qualification plans, ensuring readiness for volume production. Partner with Contamination, DesignCenter engineering, and Supplier Engineering oncomponentcleanliness standards, cleaning technologies, process capability, and control strategies. Review, manage, and close quality issues raised bymediafactories, ensuring clear communication, ownership, andtimelyresolution withSeagatefactory teams. Ensure effective execution of supplier corrective and preventive actions using CAPA, 8D, and OSB processes. Proactively escalate quality risks and business impacts to senior quality leadership with clear data, impact assessment, and mitigation plans. Conducton-siteprocess audits and assessments asrequired. Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) tomonitorand validate supplier process and product changes through formal change management. Support performance evaluations and talent development byconsolidatingobjective,data-basedinput. Drivecross learningandbest practicesharing across suppliers, factories, and engineering teams to improve process capability, robustness, and product performance
Atechnology savvyleader who thrives in complex,data richmanufacturing environments. Strong in processcontrolthinking, with the ability to translate systems, data, and procedures into consistent execution. Comfortable leading through influence across engineering, operations, and supplier ecosystems. Biased toward action Highly structured, analytical, and disciplined in problem solving and decision making. Able tooperateeffectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision. A clear communicator who can engage confidently with factory teams, suppliers, and senior leadership. Passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and developinghigh performingteams Experience applyingsmart factoryIndustry 4.0 principles in manufacturing environments An AI-forward thinker
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical discipline. 10+ years of experience in new product introduction, advanced component engineering, and high-volume manufacturing, preferably in HDD, media, semiconductor manufacturing, or similarly complex environments. Strong working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and structured problem-solving methodologies. Six Sigma certification or demonstrated proficiency with statistical analysis tools and quality data analytics. Proven experience leading cross functional teams in technology driven manufacturing operations. Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, process controls, and variation reduction techniques.
Location: Woodlands, Singapore, W2
Travel: None
With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape. We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth. Seagate is powered by our talented andpassionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike. Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!
Job ID: 149200979
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Sql, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, Data Analysis Tools, Process Improvement, Accounts Receivable
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Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Analytics Tools, Supplier Quality Systems, Lean Six Sigma
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Jama, Bpmn, configuration management, systems engineering principles, Agile requirements management tools, PLM platforms, Windchill, Lean Six Sigma, product development lifecycles, Process Mapping, redesign, Teamcenter, Change control processes
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