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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
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Supplier Engineer IV serves as a senior member of the Supplier Engineering & Quality organization, leading supplier quality, technical development, and operational excellence initiatives across the machining and contract manufacturing supply base. The role involves managing supplier performance plans, resolving complex technical issues using 8D, DMAIC, and Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies, and conducting technical audits to ensure manufacturing process compliance. Key responsibilities include supporting new product introductions, evaluating supplier capabilities like PFMEAs and Control Plans, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must possess a degree in engineering or materials science and expertise in CNC machining, welding, fabrication, and precision component manufacturing. The role requires proficiency in GD&T, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP to ensure supply chain readiness for semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing while managing risks and improving quality across the global supply chain.
Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and develop performance plans for quality, delivery, capacity, and operational excellence.
Serve as the primary technical interface for machining and contract manufacturing suppliers to drive accountability and performance.
Resolve complex technical issues using structured methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
Conduct supplier assessments, technical audits, and manufacturing process evaluations to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and quality systems, to ensure compliance with requirements.
Support new product introductions by assessing supplier readiness, qualification plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Analyze supplier performance metrics to create executive-level summaries, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on supplier quality and manufacturing initiatives.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's 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.
Experience supporting machining, fabrication, precision manufacturing, or contract manufacturing suppliers.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, assemblies, welding, fabrication, and precision component manufacturing.
Ability to review 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 while managing schedules, risks, and deliverables.
Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, aerospace, or medical device industries (preferred); Six Sigma or PMP certifications (preferred).