Applied Materials is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to join its dynamic and supportive cross-functional team. This role involves leading quality problem resolutions, driving root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions for supplier issues. The engineer will support new product development by reviewing specifications and conducting audits at supplier sites to ensure compliance with SPC standards and quality management systems. Key responsibilities include fostering systemic performance improvements, training other engineers on audit processes, and collaborating with New Product Introduction teams to enhance design for manufacturability. Ideal candidates have 7-10 years of relevant experience in materials, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, along with expertise in problem-solving methodologies like 8D and Six Sigma. Strong communication skills are essential for interfacing between the business unit and matrix organization.
Leads quality problem resolutions and drives root cause analysis.
Supports new product development by reviewing specifications and conducting first article inspections.
Drives supplier performance improvement plans to reduce defects and warranty issues.
Conducts audits at supplier sites for process verification and corrective actions.
Proliferates best-known methods into the business unit and supplier base.
What we're looking for
7-10 years of relevant work experience in engineering or project management.
Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in Materials, industrial, manufacturing engineering or related field.
Demonstrated expertise in quality problem resolution and incident management.
Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) compliance and improvement projects.
Ability to conduct supplier site audits for part-to-print verification and root cause analysis.
Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts across various audiences.
Willingness to learn and apply different problem-solving methodologies like 8D, Six Sigma.
Market check
Salary context
This
$116,000–$159,500
range sits above
27%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$124,127–$192,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,000–$186,200
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 237 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.
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