Wayne Yamada

Wayne Yamada is an accomplished Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer at Onto Innovation, focusing on developing qualification processes for suppliers and implementing quality systems to enhance product quality amid rising demands. Previously, Wayne held the role of Technologist and Supplier Quality Program Manager at Western Digital, managing a wide-ranging vendor base for new product launches. Experience also includes serving as Staff Program Manager at II-VI OptoElectronic Devices, leading the NPI launch of optical transceiver products, and as Sr. Manager for Strategic Accounts at JCY HDD Technology, where Wayne maintained strong customer relationships. Additional roles include Program Manager at OptiSolar Technologies, managing production tooling installation, and multiple positions at Western Digital Corporation, overseeing quality performance and mechanical engineering processes. Wayne holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University, and both a BA and BS from Washington State University and San José State University, respectively.