Semiconductor Manufacturing Quality Leader (Travel 10%)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking a Quality Manager to lead daily manufacturing quality activities and ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations and other teams to maintain the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and support operational excellence. Travel up to 10% may be required.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality and prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of QMS and quality processes.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in supervisory or team leadership roles.
• Experience in semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily Manufacturing Quality operations to meet quality, production and business objectives.
• Partner with managers across the organization to implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop, implement and maintain quality procedures, standards and specifications.
• Review customer requirements to ensure products and processes meet quality expectations.
• Ensure processes comply with quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor quality performance through data collection and reporting of key quality metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement 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 corrective actions where required.
• Provide training, tools and guidance to promote quality awareness across the organization.
• Support internal, external and customer audits as required.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to address quality concerns and drive resolution.
• Supervise, coach and develop a team of quality personnel.
• Establish team priorities and ensure timely completion of daily activities and deliverables.
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Support employee development through coaching, feedback and performance management.

Skills

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Semiconductor/manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related discipline

Job description

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking a Quality Manager to lead daily manufacturing quality activities and ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations and other teams to maintain the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and support operational excellence. Travel up to 10% may be required.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality and prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing.