Qualification Product Management Engineer

Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, weu2019ve been doing just thatu2014our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digitalu00ae, WDu00ae, WD_BLACKu2122, and SanDisku00ae Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the worldu2019s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Todayu2019s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Qualification Product Management Engineer to join our team in Irvine, United States. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the qualification process of our products, ensuring they meet all necessary standards and regulations. + Work with cross functional teams to develop and implement qualification strategies for new and existing products + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and specifications + Design and execute qualification test plans and protocols + Analyze test results and prepare comprehensive qualification reports + Manage the product lifecycle, from concept to market release + Identify and mitigate potential risks in the qualification process + Continuously improve qualification methodologies and processes + Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all qualification activities + Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams on qualification-related matters Qualifications REQUIRED: + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field + 3-5 years of experience in product management or related field, with a focus on HDD qualification processes + Strong background in engineering or technical field + Excellent data analysis and reporting skills + Proven project management abilities + Experience with technical documentation and regulatory compliance + Proficient in using product management software and tools + Understanding of industry-specific qualification standards + Knowledge of HDD product development processes + Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills + Excellent organizational and time management abilities + Effective communication and teamwork skills Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a personu2019s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the personu2019s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the

Created: 2025-12-11