Quality Manager

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia is seeking a senior quality leader to oversee the company-wide quality program, standards, and ISO certification across multiple sites. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop training, and drive continuous improvement to ensure safety, quality, and cost objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to influence senior management and implement processes aligned with global standards.

Qualifications

• Manage company-wide quality program and related processes.
• Develop, deliver, and cascade quality training.
• Lead continuous improvement across business segments to improve results.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity and cost goals with staff development.
• Maintain ongoing quality improvement program and oversee ISO certification.
• Oversee personnel to ensure efficient operation of the function.

Responsibilities

• Manage company-wide quality program and related processes.
• Develop, deliver, and cascade quality training and courses.
• Influence and manage multiple business segments with focus on results via continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and support to subordinates to meet quality and safety objectives.
• Maintain an ongoing quality improvement program and oversee ISO certification.

Skills

Quality program management

Quality training

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

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. Provides leadership to managers and professional staff. Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple sites or related teams. Develops business unit, department or sub-function plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities. Decisions are guided by resource availability and segment/functional objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Considered subject matter expert in managing company-wide, cross functional quality program and related business processes. This includes the definition, specification, and implementation of standards, methods and procedures for developing quality programs.
• Develop, deliver, and cascade quality training and courses. Monitors current quality training to ensure compatibility with current programs.
• Establishing, influencing, and managing multiple business segments with focus on business and operational results through use of continuous improvement methods.
• Provides leadership and support to subordinates in meeting quality assurance system requirements along with department and company goals and objectives with primary consideration for safety, quality, productivity and cost. Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of audit staff at the project's completion. Evaluate and develop direct reports via IDP, EDR, continuous feedback, and annual performance review.
• Maintains an on-going quality improvement program aimed at enhancing the Company's quality systems, controlling manufacturing processes and improving end product quality.
• Selects, evaluates and manages employees to ensure the efficient operations of the function.
• Responsible for overseeing division's ISO Certification process. Handles special projects, as assigned.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

• Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function.

Leadership

• Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems.

Impact

• Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans.
• Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans.

Interpersonal Skills

• Influences others internally and externally, including senior management.

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 20% 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.