About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About our group:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><p>Drive Manufacturing delivers products to meet customer shipment commitments through drive assembly, testing, inventory control, and shipment operations. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations, we ensure product quality, operational excellence, and on-time delivery. Within Drive Manufacturing, the NPD team plays a critical role in supporting new product builds, qualification activities, and manufacturing readiness for successful product launches.</p></span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the role - you will:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><ul type="disc"> <li>Lead and manage NPD build activities to support product qualification and manufacturing readiness.</li> <li>Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful build execution and meet inventory target.</li> <li>Monitor build progress, material readiness, WIP, and resource allocation.</li> <li>Drive issue resolution and risk mitigation for NPD products.</li> <li>Analyze build performance and provide status updates, recommendations, and reports to management.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements.</li> </ul></span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About you:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><ul type="disc"> <li>Experience in NPD, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning, or related functions.</li> <li>Understanding of new product introduction and manufacturing processes.</li> <li>Knowledge of inventory, material planning, and supply chain concepts.</li> <li>Fluent in English and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li> </ul></span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your experience includes:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><ul type="disc"> <li>People management and leadership skills.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.</li> <li>Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.</li> <li>Good English communication and presentation skills.</li> <li>Ability to drive initiatives and manage multiple priorities.</li> <li>Proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Office applications.</li> </ul></span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Location:</b></H2> </div><div><p><p><strong>Korat Thailand</strong></p> <p>Our Korat facility is our largest manufacturing site worldwide, with more than 10,000 employees. Here, our team produces cloud-based storage equipment, from individual storage components to finished drives. Employees enjoy ample on-site parking, free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat, as well as transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen province on weekends. At work, you can grab a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at one of our 24/7 on-site canteens or coffee shops. We offer table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running/walking trail, and exercise classes in our on-site fitness center. In addition, there are relaxing spaces with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors, perfect for taking a break during the day. Additionally, consider joining any of our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate Asia’s parents and caregivers group. We also have many on-site recreation events and opportunities to give back to the local community.</p></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Location</b>: Korat Thailand<br> <b>Travel</b>: None</p></div></div></div>