Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Operation Material & Cost Engineering)

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Operation Material & Cost Engineering)Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowBusiness Function: Manufacturing EngineeringWork Location: Pasir Gudang WD Media Office--LOC_WDT_MY0101Company DescriptionWD 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 DescriptionPosition OverviewWe are seeking a strategic Operation/Production Material & Cost Engineer to lead comprehensive OSRM (Operating Supply & Raw Material) and spare parts management initiatives. This role combines financial acumen, operational excellence, and digital innovation to drive significant cost optimization while ensuring seamless production continuity. You will spearhead transformational projects that leverage AI and automation to enhance inventory efficiency, cost transparency, and decision-making across the organization.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic OSRM & Spare Parts Cost ManagementOwn end-to-end OSRM and spare parts cost planning, monitoring, and control to achieve or exceed annual financial targets.Conduct comprehensive cost driver analysis and variance investigations; identify and execute high-impact cost reduction and optimization initiatives.Lead strategic OSRM cost improvement projects, including consumption reduction, supplier rationalization, and lifecycle cost optimization.2. Demand, Supply & Inventory PlanningDevelop and manage integrated OSRM demand and supply plans aligned with production requirements and operational capacity.Oversee procurement and distribution of production cleanroom consumables and OSRM to ensure uninterrupted operational continuity.Manage company spare parts inventory strategically, including stock profiling, safety stock optimization, and inventory location management.Control inventory aging and excess materials to maximize working capital efficiency and operational agility.3. Inventory Management Systems & Data GovernanceEnsure data integrity, accuracy, and reliability across the Spare Parts Inventory Management System (SPIMS).Develop and maintain comprehensive inventory monitoring dashboards, KPIs, and analytical reports tracking aging, usage patterns, and cost trends.Champion SPIMS long-term enhancement initiatives, including system optimization, data governance frameworks, and process automation.Oversee Store 5S implementation and safety compliance standards across all SPIMS operations.4. Digital Transformation & AI-Enabled InnovationDrive AI-enabled and digital transformation initiatives across OSRM and SPIMS planning, inventory management, and cost control functions.Identify and implement advanced solutions including:Predictive usage forecasting and demand sensing algorithmsAutomated replenishment and inventory optimization systemsReal-time digital dashboards for OSRM cost and KPI monitoringAdvanced data analytics for non-moving inventory, aging material, and lifecycle cost analysisCollaborate with IT, Digital Transformation, and Engineering teams to design, deploy, and sustain automated workflows and AI-driven decision support tools.Continuously enhance planning accuracy, response time, and cost transparency through process automation and digitalization.5. Operational Governance & Performance...