Senior Engineering Manager - Advanced Process Development (HGA)

Senior Engineering Manager - Advanced Process Development (HGA)

8/24/26

The HGA Process Development team owns early‑stage process invention, feasibility, and KPIV understanding to enable future product requirements The team builds deep, physics‑based process knowledge, focusing on identifying critical KPIVs, defining their relationships to KPOVs, and delivering validated, tool‑ready concepts Working closely with HGA/TGA design and product teams, the group ensures alignment to next‑generation architectures while influencing process capability and design tradeoffs Operating upstream of integration and factory organizations, the team emphasizes rapid learning, concept validation, and technical risk reduction Development is strongly engineering‑driven, with focus on process physics, materials behavior, and reliability, supported by analytical tools such as modeling and FEA About the role - you will:

Lead and build the Advanced HGA Process Development team, including hiring, coaching, and developing a multi‑disciplinary organization spanning process, materials, tooling, controls, software, and metrology Own the technical direction and execution of early development, ensuring strong pipeline of innovative concepts and effective down‑selection based on technical merit and scalability Drive development of core process capabilities, including slider attach, adhesive dispense, interconnect technologies, and supporting metrology and modeling Establish and enforce a strong KPIV/KPOV engineering discipline, enabling deep process understanding, transfer function development, and data‑driven decision making Lead tool concept development and equipment strategy, working with internal teams and external suppliers to enable first‑of‑kind process and automation solutions Partner closely with U.S.-based design, materials, and product teams to align process development with future architecture needs, including regular cross‑time‑zone collaboration Ensure successful handoff to integration teams, delivering validated concepts, clear process windows, and well‑defined scaling and risk mitigation strategies Build and manage lab capability and infrastructure in Thailand, enabling rapid prototyping, experimentation, and learning cycles Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence, balancing speed, rigor, and creativity in early‑stage development About you:

Proven experience in engineering leadership, ideally in HDD manufacturing, precision assembly, or advanced process development Strong background in process development, tool design, or manufacturing engineering, with ability to guide complex, multi‑disciplinary technical work Experience leading teams in ambiguous, early‑stage development environments, driving from concept to validated solutions Solid understanding of data‑driven engineering approaches, including structured problem solving and statistical thinking Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams, influencing design, materials, and product decisions Strong people leadership and talent development skills, with track record of building high‑performing teams Location:

Teparuk Thailand Home to over 4,000 employees, our Teparuk site specializes in producing