Manufacturing Quality Technical Program Management III (E3)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

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Key Responsibilities

• Will prepare project plan and coordinates the attainment of project deliverables from planning to implementation. Maintains matrix for process improvements.
• Coordinate technician scheduling and workload management. Assign projects and prioritize resources to ensure execution of quality initiatives.
• Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with technicians to review performance and progress provide coaching and address challenges.
• Monitors DMRs Scrap and Rework costs and deploys strategic projects to drive optimization and cost reduction to achieve organization goals.
• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to drive DMR reduction initiatives and process improvements using lean six sigma methodology. Lead and support initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing robustness reducing defect escapes and increasing process capability.
• Ensure rapid containment to manufacturing line-down and field escalations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and support 8D projects where required.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; drives correction actions; provides failure analysis report as required.
• Interface with other engineering functions to ensure new products have implemented changes which mitigate the risk of discrepant material being generated.
• Prepare and present quality metrics and initiatives to senior leadership.
• Facilitate meetings to receive updates on tasks and projects.
• Provide training to new team members and operations to enhance team capability or as part of stand downs.
• Will need to lead and facilitate SFMECA safety projects.
• Evaluates work methods procedures and policies. Develops and maintains new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; will lead cross-functional projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer operational project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Science or other relevant qualifications.
• Preferably at least 3 years of quality engineering experience.
• Professional qualifications in Quality will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in quality analysis tools and statistical software (e.g. Excel Minitab Tableau).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles (Green Belt preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment across different time zones.

Additional Information

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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