Supplier Engineer - Applied Materials : Job Details

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Additional information:

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.