Staff Engineer (Global Packaging Engineering)

About our group:

The Global Packaging Engineering team provides innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging and in-process tray/carrier (automated and manual) solutions that involve the STX supply chain and transportation, holistically for STX operation and environment. Our designed mechanical/packaging part contributes to STX product shipment quality and manufacturing from Slider to finished HDD, including the packaging that ships products to customers. Our group works closely with all Seagate HDD factories (Korat, Wuxi), Seagate Media and Substrate factories (Woodlands, JBS), System design center and contract manufacturers, Seagate Consumer Product group and contract manufacturers (in China, Taiwan, Thailand, and USA). 

About the role - you will:

• Lead the development team and execution of innovative packaging strategies for new product launches and existing product lines
• Collaborate with internal and external customers, marketing, commercial, production, supplier, quality, and logistics teams along the supply chain to ensure packaging development meets customers' and product requirements, protective performance, and cost targets
• Oversee testing and validation of packaging to ensure they meet industry standards, global compliance, and regulations
• Review and approval of drawing, specification, BOM, and testing report of packaging to ensure the final packaging is workable for all customers
• Developed department dashboards (Smartsheet)
• Packaging global compliance and sustainability team lead, driving quantitative initiatives, and developing the group tactics in these areas
• Manage and mentor a team of packaging engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation on both Protective packaging and component packaging areas
• Packaging development budget planning and control, and developed department budgeting dashboard (Smartsheet)
• Lead department LEAN culture and activity

About you:

• Efficiently multitasks, being self-driven, and paying attention to details
• Understands with whom to interact to make progress (supplier contacts, factory, CMT, purchasing, supplier quality, and other engineering groups)
• Fluent in English communication both spoken and written
• Ability to effectively understand and interpret engineering mechanical design
• People first and being a team player
• Positive attitude and Proactive
• Active listener and self-confident
• Systematic and data driven
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical-based engineering or Packaging engineering

Your experience includes:

• HDD and System Data Storage manufacturing industry knowledge
• Working knowledge of standard software tools e.g. O365, Windchill, JIRA, SAP
• Able to understand engineering drawings and 3D models
• SolidWorks is a must, and other MCADs can be complementary
• Six Sigma and Statistics Experience
• Product development, project management with cross-functional team participation
• Knowledge and experience in packaging design
• Familiar with product or materials qualification workflow
• Knowledge/experience in mechanical testing, e.g., vibration, impact(shock), compression, and fundamental mechanical tests, including familiarity with related ASTM and ISTA test standards, is desired
• Knowledge of global compliance requirements and trends is an added advantage
• Project management and Data analytics visualization s/w

Location:

Location: Teparuk, Thailand 

Home to over 4,000 employees, our Teparuk site specializes in producing nano-recording heads—a crucial component for the read/write functionality of hard disk drives. At our Teparuk facility, work is both productive and enjoyable. You and your colleagues can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at our 24/7 on-site canteen and coffee shop. Stay active by taking a few laps around our running track or participating in volleyball, basketball, table tennis, badminton, or football at our on-site gymnasium and fitness center. We also offer a variety of activities, including music, dance, and aerobic classes. Alternatively, unwind in our lush green areas. Consider joining any of our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate’s parents and caregivers group. These ERGs provide educational and fun activities. Additionally, enjoy on-site festivals, celebrations, and opportunities to give back to the local community.

Location: Teparuk Thailand
Travel: None