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WD 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.
＜採用ポジション＞
サプライヤーイノベーションエンジニア(Supplier Innovation Engineer）
＜職務内容＞
サプライヤーイノベーションエンジニアは、業界エコシステム・戦略的サプライヤー・社内クロスファンクショナルチームと緊密に連携し、新技術の導入、総所有コスト（TCO）の削減、および、サプライヤーの製造/生産能力・品質・サステナビリティ・レジリエンスの強化を担います。
本ポジションは、サプライチェーン、エンジニアリング、製造オペレーションの交点に位置し、サプライヤーエコシステムにおけるイノベーションを推進することで、長期的な事業成長と競争力向上に貢献します。
The Supplier Innovation Engineer partners closely with industry ecosystem, strategic suppliers, and internal cross‑functional teams to enable new technologies, reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), and strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, quality, sustainability, and resilience. This role sits at the intersection of supply chain, engineering, and operations, driving innovation across the supplier ecosystem to support long-term business growth and competitiveness.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with supplier-facing leadership, using data, structured problem-solving, and collaboration to translate emerging technologies into scalable, cost-effective, and resilient supply chain solutions.
具体的な業務は以下の通り。
■ サプライヤー技術支援・イノベーション推進
■ コスト最適化・意思決定支援
■ サプライヤー能力・レジリエンス強化
■ 品質改善・継続的改善
■ サステナビリティ対応
■ 社内連携・ステークホルダー対応
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Technology Enablement & Innovation
• Partner with suppliers to evaluate, pilot, and scale new technologies, processes, and materials that improve cost, performance, quality, and time-to-market
• Serve as a technical interface between suppliers and internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams
• Identify and drive supplier-led innovation opportunities aligned with product and supply chain roadmaps
• Lead initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership through design-for-manufacturability, process optimization, automation, yield improvement, and lifecycle cost analysis
• Evaluate trade-offs across cost, quality, risk, sustainability, and scalability to inform sourcing and technology decisions
• Support should-cost modeling and fact-based negotiations through deep technical and process understanding
• Assess and improve supplier capacity, scalability, and technical readiness to support current and future business demand
• Drive initiatives to improve supplier operational maturity, including process capability, equipment readiness, workforce skills, and digitalization
• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to strengthen supplier resilience, including dual sourcing, risk mitigation, and recovery planning
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal quality teams to improve process capability, reduce variability, and prevent escapes
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for systemic supplier issues
• Promote continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, SPC) across the supplier base
• Support supplier sustainability initiatives related to environmental impact, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, finance, and program management teams to align priorities and execution
• Communicate complex technical and supply chain topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Influence to drive alignment and results across organizational boundaries
＜必須となる経験、資格、スキル＞
＜あると望ましい経験、資格、スキル＞
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain engineering, manufacturing engineering, supplier development, or related roles
• Experience working directly with suppliers on technical, operational, or cost-reduction initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business (MBA)
• Experience introducing new manufacturing technologies or processes into production
• Background in cost modeling, should-cost analysis, or value engineering
• Experience in complex, global supply chains, sourcing, and R&D partnerships
Key Competencies
• Supplier collaboration and influencing
• Systems thinking and end-to-end supply chain perspective
• Technical depth with business judgment
• Structured problem solving and continuous improvement
• Change leadership and execution focus
＜求人概要＞
【想定年収】900万円 ～ 1300万円
※経験・スキルを勘案の上、決定
※上記に加えインセンティブボーナスを支給
【雇用会社】ウエスタンデジタルテクノロジーズ合同会社
【勤務地詳細】神奈川県藤沢市桐原町1番地 （湘南台駅よりバス10分）
【勤務時間】8：45～17：15 （休憩1時間）※実働7時間30分/日
ハイブリッド勤務可(週3日以上出社)
【諸手当】
-通勤手当（上限15万円/月）
※電車・バス・自家用車（ガソリン代支給）通勤可
-入社に伴い転居が必要な方に対する手当※社内規定による
引越手当（独身者/単身者：450,000円、家族帯同：750,000円）
家賃補助（最長入社から6年間）
【昇給】あり
【賞与】年１回 (インセンティブボーナス)
【休日休暇】
-完全週休2日制（土日）、祝日、年末年始、夏季休暇、GW休暇
-年間休日 126日（2026年実績）
-休暇制度（有給、傷病、慶弔、リフレッシュ、介護、出産 他）
※有給休暇：初年度は入社月によって2日－24日付与(翌年1月より24日付与)
※傷病休暇：風邪・病気や怪我の際に使用でき、年間5日付与
【各種保険】
健康保険(健康保険組合)、厚生年金、雇用保険、労災保険
【福利厚生】
退職金・年金制度（退職一時金、確定給付企業年金、確定拠出年金：401K）、
財形貯蓄制度、自社株購入制度、弔慰金・祝金・見舞金、制度保険（団体生命
・団体医療保険）
【試用期間】あり（入社後3ヶ月）
【選考フロー】
書類選考（履歴書、職務経歴書）→ 面接3～4回(対面・オンライン)
※応募書類: 履歴書・職務経歴書(いずれも日本語)、及び、英語レジュメ
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