Senior Director of IT DevOps - Manufacturing Technology

Western Digital Corp • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a visionary Senior Director of DevOps to lead our manufacturing technology transformation, driving smart automation, data-driven operations, and cloud modernization across our manufacturing enterprise. This strategic role will spearhead the convergence of IT and OT systems, implementing cutting-edge DevOps practices specifically tailored for manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in manufacturing technology, industrial automation, or related fields
• Proven track record of successful digital transformation in high volume transactions environment
• Experience leading large-scale system modernization projects
• Strong background in both IT and OT (Operational Technology) systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for manufacturing software deployment
• Knowledge of version control and configuration management for manufacturing systems
• Understanding of agile methodologies adapted for manufacturing environments
• Experience with monitoring and observability for manufacturing systems
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, C#, Java, etc.)
• Deep expertise in manufacturing execution systems (MES), SCADA, and PLCs
• Experience with industrial protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT)
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices
• Experience with predictive maintenance and condition monitoring systems
• Expertise in cloud platforms with manufacturing focus (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT)
• Experience with edge computing platforms and industrial gateways
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for manufacturing applications
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code for manufacturing environments
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity and OT network security

Responsibilities

• Lead development of unified manufacturing platforms integrating IoT, AI/ML, and automation systems
• Architect comprehensive data collection systems from manufacturing equipment and sensors
• Design and implement platform engineering solutions for real-time manufacturing data processing
• Establish Statistical Process Control (SPC) frameworks with automated data collection and analysis
• Oversee edge computing solutions for manufacturing floor operations
• Implement automated data validation, cleansing, and standardization processes
• Design dashboards and analytics platforms for manufacturing KPIs and metrics
• Lead implementation of machine learning models for process optimization
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics for yield improvement and defect reduction
• Orchestrate complete data pipeline transformation from shop floor to executive dashboards
• Design data lakes and warehouses optimized for manufacturing time-series data
• Lead ETL/ELT process automation for manufacturing data workflows
• Establish data governance and lineage tracking for manufacturing operations
• Drive real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures for manufacturing processes
• Develop cloud migration strategies for manufacturing systems and applications
• Implement hybrid cloud solutions balancing security, latency, and compliance requirements
• Lead cloud-native application development for manufacturing operations
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for critical manufacturing systems
• Establish multi-cloud strategies for manufacturing system resilience
• Define and implement DevOps practices tailored for manufacturing environments
• Establish CI/CD pipelines for manufacturing software and firmware deployments
• Drive adoption of microservices architecture for manufacturing applications
• Implement containerization strategies for manufacturing system portability
• Lead API-first development for manufacturing system integrations
• Establish secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices for manufacturing environments
• Integrate security practices into DevOps workflows (DevSecOps)
• Champion DevOps evangelism and knowledge sharing across the organization

Benefits

• paid vacation time
• paid sick leave
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• life, accident and disability insurance
• tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• tuition reimbursement
• transit
• the Applause Program
• employee stock purchase plan
• the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees