Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.
Are you an engineer and project manager who is highly motivated and passionate about learning and pushing your limits? Come join our Supplier Engineering Focal team and partner with our business unit to understand their needs and work with suppliers to deliver on the various deliverables.
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The supplier engineer BU Focal is responsible for providing leadership to the assigned business unit and managing overall supplier quality across a matrixed organization and supplier base, ensuring process controls are established and adhered to throughout the supplier's entire manufacturing process. Engages early in product development, providing drawing/design input and conducting first builds with the supplier to establish quality products upfront. In addition, manages customer and factory escalations by driving supplier corrective action reports and presenting to business unit executives.
Supplier Engineer-BU Focal Overview
The supplier engineering team is a supportive, cross-functional team with many diverse skillsets and experiences, lending itself to many learning opportunities just from within the team. Additionally, Applied has extensive internal and external training programs offering various certifications and development opportunities tailored specifically for the engineer's skill sets and goals. The highly dynamic workload is project-focused and across any commodity e.g. OEM, BTP, allowing the engineer to manage individual work schedules.
Our engineering judgment is in demand every day as we collaborate with engineers and scientists across Applied Material business units to develop the next generation products and sustain the quality of our current products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead quality problem resolutions, drive root cause and correction actions at suppliers and communicates back to the business unit executives.
- Support new product development/introduction by reviewing process specifications, engineering drawings, and first article inspections to ensure integrity and clarity.
- Drive systemic supplier performance improvement plans for reducing quality defects and Install and warranty related issues.
- Drive SPC (statistical process control) compliance and improvement projects to reduce out of control conditions.
- Conduct audits at supplier sites - part to print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Proliferate key learnings and BKMs (best-known methods) into the Business Unit and Supplier Base.
- Prepare and present executive summaries on customer and factory escalations. Prepare and present Quarter Quality Reviews to Business Unit Executives.
- Engage in new product development programs - providing supplier perspective into drawing reviews and DFx analysis.
- Support Pilot and Volume manufactory sites as the supplier quality engineer for specifically assigned suppliers.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in engineering and project management
- Willingness to develop technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: OEM, BTP and special process e.g. coating, cleaning
Problem Solving
- Solves complex technical problems that have a broad impact on the business.
- Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, six sigma, etc.
- Willingness to learn and flexible in problem-solving approaches.
Leadership
- Align project objectives to the requirements of both internal and external customers.
- Lead project teams with resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity to achieve milestone and objectives
- Keeps commitments while executing on multiple projects.
- Negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Communication Skills
- Must have excellent communication skills to effectively communicate between the business unit and the rest of the matrix organization.
- Communicates technical concepts effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Experience and Education
- 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor's / Master's Degree. in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or related discipline
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
U.S. Salary Range:
$140,000.00 - $192,500.00
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.