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Supplier Engineer III – Sr – E3

Supplier Engineer III – Sr – E3

CompanyApplied Materials
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$120000 – $165000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 7 – 10 years of relevant work experience
  • Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or related discipline
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate between the business unit and the rest of the matrix organization
  • 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
  • Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, six sigma, etc.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Willingness to learn and flexible in problem-solving approaches.