Supplier Engineer III - (E3)

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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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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.

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 skill sets 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.
• Become substantively involved in New Product 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.

Qualifications & Preferences

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Machining, Electro-mechanical assembly, or electrical components such as PCB, Box Builds, Cable & Harness. Experience with GD&T or IPC standards.

• Familiar with IPC Standards
• Well versed in quality management systems and methodologies.
• Value Stream Mapping
• Creative problem solving
• Manufacturing/machining process development and qualification
• Program/project management
• Sound knowledge of GD&T and Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Design of Experiments, statistical process control methods, and theory
• PFMEA
• Knowledge of Metrology design and Optical/Contact Measurement 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.
• Working knowledge of Excel and JMP
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong team player

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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 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. 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.

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