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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
128 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
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Supplier Engineer IV
As a senior member of the Supplier Engineering & Quality organization, you will lead supplier quality, technical development, and operational excellence initiatives across the machining and contract manufacturing supply base. You will serve as the primary technical interface for suppliers, driving improvements in quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and risk management while resolving complex technical issues through structured methodologies like 8D, DMAIC, and Root Cause Corrective Action. Your daily work involves conducting technical audits, evaluating manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, welding, and fabrication, and managing new product introductions. You will utilize skills in GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP to ensure compliance. This role addresses critical challenges in the semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing sector, ensuring supply chain readiness for high-tech components through cross-functional collaboration with engineering and global supply chain teams.
Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and develop performance plans for machining and contract manufacturing partners.
Serve as the primary technical interface to drive accountability and resolve complex issues with suppliers.
Resolve factory and customer-impacting issues using structured methodologies like 8D, DMAIC, and Root Cause Corrective Action.
Conduct technical audits and evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and quality systems.
Support new product introductions by assessing supplier readiness, qualification plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Analyze performance metrics to create executive-level dashboards and reports regarding risks and improvement plans.
Develop project plans for supplier capacity expansions and operational excellence programs.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on manufacturing and quality 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, and fabrication.
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 using 8D or DMAIC.
Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders while managing schedules, risks, and deliverables.
Preferred certifications include Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP project management certification.