Senior POM Engineer

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. Position Summary The Product Owner / POM Team Leader is responsible for driving operational readiness, product lifecycle management, and cross‑functional coordination for multiple products. This role leads a cross‑functional POM team, represents Operations in Product Line Core Teams and Product Development Teams, and ensures successful development, qualification, and manufacturing ramp‑up of new and existing products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead a cross‑functional POM team and serve as the primary Operations representative throughout the product lifecycle. Make decisions and commitments on behalf of Operations in Product Line Core Team (PLCT) and Product Development Team (PDT) meetings. Develop, manage, and execute qualification plans, including engineering samples and qualification builds. Partner with Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Sales Operations, and Factory teams to support product development and manufacturing ramp‑up. Ensure Low Volume Manufacturing (LVM) and production readiness across key operational functions. Oversee Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and SKU management requirements. Maintain and update internal systems to reflect NPI/engineering demand, assembly instructions, build requirements, and engineering sample plans. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to advance operational modeling, automation, and cost‑reduction opportunities. Manage multiple concurrent projects and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external partners. Lead all NPI builds, CTB and Build Readiness and commit the build schedule and shipment date back to product core teams Supervise all readiness activities, communicate issues with cross functional teams to facilitate achieving the overall business goals and drive priorities per the program goal set by PDT Drive ramp plans and prepare and conduct PLC level material readiness review and stakeholder alignment and phrase exits REQUIRED: BS/ B Tech in Engineering / Supply Chain Management/ Management / Science, MS/M Tech/ MBA preferred 5-7 years of Program Management and New Product Introduction (NPI) experience specializing in EMS/Semiconductor. SKILLS: Demonstrates strong analytical and presentation skills, with solid knowledge of semiconductor industry NPI processes, supply chain operations, and cross‑functional activities. Highly proficient in data analysis, communication, and delivering clear, impactful presentations in dynamic environments. Experienced in collaborating with multinational teams and capable of working independently with stakeholders at all levels and across diverse cultural backgrounds. Exhibits exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. Skilled at challenging existing processes constructively, proposing solutions, and driving implementation of new workflows. Proficient with MS Excel, MS Project, Agile systems, and SAP. Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. 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