Manufacturing Quality Leader - QMS & CI (Semiconductors)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Quality Manager to lead daily manufacturing quality operations, drive QMS compliance, and partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain to meet customer requirements.

You will develop and maintain quality procedures, monitor metrics, and drive continuous improvement while supporting audits and supplier collaborations in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Manufacturing Quality, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality processes.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience within semiconductor, electronics, precision engineering, or high-volume manufacturing environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily Manufacturing Quality operations to achieve quality, production, and business objectives.
• Partner with managers and stakeholders across the organization to ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) is effectively implemented and maintained.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Review customer requirements and ensure products and processes consistently meet quality expectations.
• Ensure manufacturing and production processes comply with company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality performance through data collection, analysis, and reporting of key quality metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, process effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve day-to-day quality, technical, and operational issues.
• Recommend process improvements and support the implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Provide training, tools, and guidance to promote quality awareness and best practices across the organization.
• Support internal, external, and customer audits as required.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to address quality-related concerns and drive effective resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Quality Management Systems

Effective communication

Leadership / supervision

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Quality Manager to lead daily manufacturing quality operations, drive QMS compliance, and partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain to meet customer requirements.

You will develop and maintain quality procedures, monitor metrics, and drive continuous improvement while supporting audits and supplier collaborations in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.