Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry‑leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive mission‑critical Quality Improvement Initiatives across Contract Manufacturer (CM) manufacturing sites, with an unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of product quality.
• Engage in high‑level strategic collaboration with CM teams to meticulously formulate and refine process control plans, leveraging advanced Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies to mitigate potential risks and enhance overall quality assurance.
• Lead critical containment efforts and conduct rigorous root cause analysis when quality excursions occur, working in close coordination with CM teams to implement robust corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Oversee and ensure CM readiness for new production manufacturing, orchestrating the successful execution of production qualification through comprehensive planning and stringent validation protocols.
• Exercise authoritative governance over process change management in CM manufacturing sites, ensuring all modifications strictly adhere to established protocols and maintain the utmost integrity of quality standards.
• Conduct thorough and uncompromising audits for new CM qualification, adhering rigorously to our Quality System Assessment (QSA) and Quality Process Assessment (QPA) protocols.
• Actively participate in supplier quarterly business reviews (Quality), employing a stringent scorecard methodology to evaluate performance and drive relentless continuous improvement.
• Maintain vigilant oversight to ensure precise customer cut‑in for any process or product changes, and manage the proper disposition of affected inventory with utmost diligence.
• Provide authoritative support during customer audits at CM sites, representing the company's interests with the highest level of professionalism and expertise.
• Exercise decisive management over the disposition of non‑conforming material at CM sites through the Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Lead the strategic initiative to establish a comprehensive end‑to‑end traceability system at CM sites, ensuring full visibility and accountability throughout the supply chain.
• Define and rigorously align quality goals with CM, setting exacting standards and holding all parties accountable for their achievement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Preferred

Skills

Additional Information

Sandisk 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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