SERT Supplier Engineer

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials Singapore is seeking a supplier quality engineer to serve as the primary focal for the Supplier Engineering Excursion Response Team (SERT). You will evaluate supplier performance, drive continuous improvement, and lead quality problem resolutions across the supplier site.

You will train suppliers, conduct process audits, and help develop, document, and execute Applied Materials' worldwide Quality Management System, applying 8D methodology and rigorous root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in supplier management, manufacturing engineering and quality engineering in semiconductor industry.
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity.
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
• Impacts the achievement of factory system deliveries, customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view and resolve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Primary focal for Supplier Engineering Excursion Response Team (SERT). SERT is the liaison between Mfg Ops and Supplier Engineering Quality Org with the mantra to protect the factory from supplier caused line down.
• Leads excursion response, evaluates supplier performance and capabilities, and drives continuous improvement opportunities at the supplier site.
• Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action. Identifies and drives broad-based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.
• Utilize enterprise-wide software to adjudicate and document quality issues, specifically, Containment, Root Cause, Corrective Action, and Corrective Action Verification through 8D methodology.
• Help train suppliers, engage in process audits, promote sound testing methodologies using corporate compliances and industry standards for guidance.
• Support in developing, documenting, and executing the worldwide Applied's Quality Management System and industry-standard documentation as reference material.

Skills

Supplier management

Manufacturing engineering

Quality engineering

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary focal for Supplier Engineering Excursion Response Team (SERT). SERT is the liaison between Mfg Ops and Supplier Engineering Quality Org with the mantra to protect the factory from supplier caused line down.
• Leads excursion response, evaluates supplier performance and capabilities, and drives continuous improvement opportunities at the supplier site.
• Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action. Identifies and drives broad-based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.
• Utilize enterprise-wide software to adjudicate and document quality issues, specifically, Containment, Root Cause, Corrective Action, and Corrective Action Verification through 8D methodology.
• Help train suppliers, engage in process audits, promote sound testing methodologies using corporate compliances and industry standards for guidance.
• Support in developing, documenting, and executing the worldwide Applied's Quality Management System and industry-standard documentation as reference material.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in supplier management, manufacturing engineering and quality engineering in semiconductor industry.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of factory system deliveries, customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view and resolve complex problems.

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.