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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.
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The supplier engineer (SE) is responsible for providing technical leadership to the assigned suppliers and managing overall supplier quality management systems, ensuring process controls are established and adhered to throughout the supplier’s entire manufacturing process and supply chain. The SE engages early in product development, providing drawing/design input and conducting first builds with the supplier to establish a robust, repeatable quality product. The SE supports customer and factory escalations by driving supplier corrective actions.
The SE team is a supportive, cross-functional team with many different skillsets and experiences, lending itself to many learning opportunities from within the team. Additionally, Applied Materials 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, allowing the engineer to manage individual work schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Drive systemic supplier performance improvement plans and projects for reducing quality defects and improve supplier’s capability.
Drive SPC compliance and improvement projects to reduce out of control conditions.
Conduct process and part audits at supplier sites – part to print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Engage in New Product design reviews to improve producibility and manufacturability in the product development phase.
Participate in and drive technical sourcing decisions based on supplier capability and product attributes.
Train and develop suppliers to comply with Applied’s quality methodologies – 8D, responding to non-conformances, change management controls, failure analysis.
Proliferate key learnings and BKMs into the supply base.
Prepare and present executive summaries on supplier capabilities, customer and factory escalations.
The preferred candidate will have extensive experience in the following:
Direct manufacturing and industry experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and contract manufacturing for PCB and box builds
Design for manufacturability knowledge
Well versed in quality management systems and methodologies
Value Stream Mapping experience
Creative problem-solving skills
Manufacturing process development and qualification
Program/project management
Sound knowledge of GD&T and Engineering Drawing Interpretation
3D modeling knowledge
PFMEA knowledge and experience
Knowledge of metrology and measuring equipment
Understanding the broad scope of a factory’s methods and processes: material control, inspection/QC, cleaning, 5S, tool crib, tool life management, detailing, packaging.
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong team player
Business Expertise
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
Leadership
May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Problem Solving
Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
Impact
Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
Interpersonal Skills
Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
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:
Yes
U.S. Salary Range:
$120,000.00 - $165,000.00
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.Seniority level Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type Employment typeFull-time
Job function Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Nanotechnology Research, and Semiconductor Manufacturing
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