Supplier Engineer E4

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Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

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Position Overview

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Supplier Engineer (E4) to lead supplier quality technical development and operational excellence initiatives across our machining forging sheet-metal and contract manufacturing supply base. This role provides an opportunity to influence strategic suppliers supporting semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing while driving improvements in quality delivery cost capacity and risk management.

As a senior member of the Supplier Engineering & Quality organization you will work closely with Engineering Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Operations and Supplier Leadership teams to develop supplier capabilities resolve complex technical issues and ensure supply chain readiness for new and existing products. This role requires strong technical expertise project leadership and the ability to drive results through cross-functional collaboration and supplier engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a technical contact for assigned machining forging and contract manufacturing suppliers while building strong relationships and driving accountability for performance improvements.
• Assess machining and forging processes including CNC machining forming heat treatment material flow tooling dimensional controls and process capability to ensure supplier readiness and technical compliance.
• Assess sheet-metal manufacturing processes including laser cutting punching bending welding hardware installation finishing dimensional controls and process capability to ensure supplier readiness and technical compliance.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and develop supplier performance plans to improve quality delivery capacity and operational excellence.
• Lead supplier problem-solving activities utilizing structured methodologies such as 8D DMAIC and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) to resolve factory and customer impacting issues.
• Conduct supplier assessments technical audits and manufacturing process evaluations to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities process controls PFMEAs Control Plans
• First Article Inspections and quality systems to ensure compliance with Applied Materials requirements.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving Engineering Global Supply Chain Procurement Manufacturing and Quality organizations to improve supplier performance and support business objectives.
• Support new product introductions by assessing supplier readiness qualification plans manufacturing processes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics and develop executive-level summaries dashboards and presentations to communicate supplier performance risks and improvement plans.
• Develop and implement project plans for supplier improvement initiatives capacity expansions risk reduction activities and operational excellence programs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on supplier quality and manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Materials Science Quality Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7 years of experience in Supplier Engineering Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineering Operations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting machining forging fabrication precision manufacturing or contract manufacturing suppliers.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC machining forging assemblies welding fabrication heat treatment and precision component manufacturing.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings specifications GD&T requirements and manufacturing process documentation.
• Proven ability to lead supplier corrective actions root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and managing project schedules risks and deliverables.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication presentation and influencing skills including interaction with supplier and Applied Materials leadership teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor capital equipment aerospace medical device or other high-tech manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with forged components forged blank sourcing material conversion processes machining of forged parts and supplier technical qualification for forging supply chains.
• Experience with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) Build-to-Print suppliers and global supply chains.
• Knowledge of PFMEA Control Plans SPC MSA APQP PPAP and Quality Management Systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• PMP certification or demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving closure of corrective actions.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 30% domestic and international travel required.
• Travel will include supplier audits technical assessments process qualifications business reviews problem-solving events and support of critical supplier escalations.
• Ability to travel on short notice to support factory supplier or customer-impacting quality issues.

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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 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.

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