Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering

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.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

IE Engineer does the following: Evaluate manufacturing, delivery, customer experience, or other systems and identify ways to improve productivity and quality. Collect data on processes and production through observations of work activities, time studies, and staff surveys

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Responsibilities

Optimize, plan, and analyze new machine layout.; Monitor equipment capacity & drive for bottleneck improvements.; Carry out work & time studies for optimization of the production process & equipment.; Work across functions to understand productivity issues and recommend continuous improvements to processes.; Generate statistics on a periodic basis for analysis to ensure improvement targets are being met.; Implement and be involved in an augmented project to improve factory efficiency.; Supervise, guide, and coordinate with IE technicians on the tasks carried out.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related discipline.; Basic computer skills preferably in spreadsheets; Basic BRISCAD; 5 years of relevant experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice to have

Knowledge in Six Sigma preferred/required.; Hands-on knowledge in BRISCAD and Microsoft Excel.; Good communication and presentation skills.; Analytic and knowledgeable in IE field.