Key Responsibilities

• Support new product development/introduction by reviewing process specifications, engineering drawings, and first article inspections to ensure integrity and clarity.

• Lead supplier problem resolutions, drive root cause and correction actions at suppliers and communicates back to cross-functional team.

• Drive systemic supplier process improvement plans for reducing quality defects.

• Conduct audits at supplier sites – part to print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Proliferate key learnings and BKMs (best-known methods) into the Supplier Base.

• Engage in new product development programs – providing supplier perspective into drawing reviews and product design phase.

• Support Pilot and Volume manufacturing sites as the supplier engineer for specifically assigned suppliers.

• Excellent reading & understanding of the manufacturing drawings.

• Knowledge of drafting standards, ASME Y 14.5, ASMY Y14.41, GD&T standard, their use & interpretation on the prints.

• Design or modify mechanical engineering layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of moderate scope under general supervision.

• Perform and document engineering tests under general supervision.

• Perform engineering analysis under general supervision.

• Coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components/equipment and identify sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve moderately complex technical issues.

• May be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle.

Functional Knowledge

• Direct manufacturing and industry experience in sheet metal, fabrication, frames and welding.

• Design for manufacturability knowledge.

• Finishing processes such as detailing, painting, coating, plating, and cleaning.

• Well versed in quality management systems and methodologies.

• Value Stream Mapping experience.

• Manufacturing/machining process development and qualification.

• 3D modeling knowledge.

• PFMEA knowledge and experience.

• Knowledge of metrology and measuring equipment.

Leadership

• Keeps commitments while executing on multiple projects.

• Align project objectives to the requirements of internal customers.

• Negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex technical problems that have a broad impact on the business.

• Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, six sigma, etc.

• Willingness to learn and flexible in problem-solving approaches.

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

• Excellent communication skills in English between the supplier and cross-functional team

Experience and Education

• 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience

• Bachelor’s / Master's Degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or related discipline.

Supplier engineer is responsible for providing leadership and managing overall supplier manufacturing and operational issues across supplier base, ensuring process controls are established and adhered to, throughout the supplier’s entire manufacturing process. Engages early in product development, providing drawing/design input and conducting first builds with the supplier to establish quality products upfront. In addition, manages customer and factory escalations by driving supplier corrective action reports and presenting to business unit executives.

The supplier engineering team is a supportive, cross-functional team with many diverse skillsets and experiences, lending itself to many learning opportunities just from within the team. Additionally, Applied has extensive internal and external training programs offering various certifications and development opportunities tailored specifically for the engineer’s skill sets and goals. The highly dynamic workload is project-focused and across many commodities, like OEMs or BTP, allowing the engineer to manage individual work schedules.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.