Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in materials engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing or the semiconductor industry. Key responsibilities include monitoring material trends, investigating discrepancies, and utilizing quality analysis tools. This role requires excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join this innovative company to help push the boundaries of technology.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Programs for personal and professional growth

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing or semiconductor industry.
• Professional qualifications in Quality is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and monitor metrics to understand discrepant material trends.
• Investigate data trends to reduce manufacturing discrepancies.
• Assign material reduction tasks to personnel and track completion.
• Facilitate meetings for task updates.
• Provide training to Operations personnel.
• Develop operational sequences in fabrication as required.
• Perform root cause analysis for assembly or test issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects using lean six sigma.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers to minimize non-conformances.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Quality analysis tools

Lean Manufacturing principles

Six Sigma principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Minitab

Job description

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.

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore, SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/).

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and monitors metrics to better understand discrepant material trends.
• Investigates data trends for actions and projects to reduce manufacturing generated discrepant material and scrap.
• Assign discrepant material reduction tasks and projects to personnel outside the Quality organization and track assignments to completion.
• Facilitate meetings to receive updates on tasks and projects.
• Provide training as necessary to Operations personnel.
• In a few cases, may need to develop and implement operational sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub‑assemblies, and final assemblies and lead manufacturing engineering related projects as required.
• Interfaces with other engineering functions to ensure new product has implemented changes which mitigate the risk of discrepant material being generated.
• Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; drives correction actions; provides failure analysis report as required.
• Uses lean six sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers to minimize supplier caused Quality non‑conformances.
• Quick engagement with Supplier Quality Engineers to manage responsiveness of suppliers to Mfg. issues with a focus on keeping manufacturing operational.
• Engagement on stock purges or containments in manufacturing while working with the Manufacturing Engineers to assess the product and prevent a line down.
• Follow up with Supplier Quality Engineers and keep Manufacturing abreast of progress.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures, and policies. Develops and maintains new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant qualifications.
• At least 3 years of quality engineering experiences preferably in manufacturing or semiconductor industry.
• Professional qualifications in Quality will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in quality analysis tools and statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
• 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.

Work Location

• Upper Changi

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.