This role within the HeadSmart Global Quality team at Applied Materials is for a senior quality engineer responsible for evaluating technical requirements and recommending materials to Design Engineering. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with New Product Development teams to ensure clear communication of engineering drawing requirements, participating in supplier selection processes to enhance competitive advantage, and leading supplier audits and performance evaluations. The position requires expertise in quality management systems, value stream mapping, and statistical process control methods, along with proficiency in Excel and JMP. Candidates should be adept at problem-solving, program management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the supply base. This dynamic role offers opportunities for professional growth through internal training programs and involves significant travel.
Skills
Value Stream Mapping
SPC
DOE
PFMEA
Excel
JMP
5S
Metrology
Optical Measurement
Contact Measurement Equipment
Kanban
Lean Manufacturing
Minitab
MSA
ISO 9001
APQP
FMEA
Kaizen
TPM
What you'll do
Evaluates technical requirements to recommend materials for cost savings and system improvements.
Ensures clarity of engineering drawing requirements with New Product Development teams.
Participates in Supplier Selection Process to develop a competitive supply base.
Leads supplier technical audits and evaluates supplier performance for continuous improvement.
Drives quality problem resolutions, root cause analysis, and corrective actions at suppliers.
What we're looking for
Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
Leads complex problem-solving initiatives and drives supplier performance improvements.
Conducts technical audits at supplier sites to ensure compliance with standards.
Supports new product development by reviewing specifications and engineering drawings.
Manages projects related to process control, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Market check
Salary context
This
$116,000–$159,500
range sits above
31%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$119,150–$192,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$129,381–$183,125
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
65 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$141,000–$193,500
across 65 roles with salary data.