Director, Industrial Engineering

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an accomplished internal consultant to drive high-impact strategic initiatives within Applied Global Services. You will lead cross-functional projects spanning supply chain, operations, and cost optimization, guiding analytics and implementation from analysis through to execution.

This role requires a senior mindset and the ability to influence across a matrix organization. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, executive-level communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, with a track record in consulting or strategy roles.
• Experience in logistics, operations, and financial reporting is preferred.
• Semiconductor industry experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to influence in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects to streamline business processes and reduce costs.
• Conduct analyses across large data sets to identify opportunities.
• Develop data-driven recommendations and present to executives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive implementation.
• Improve supply chain and operational performance through analytics.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Industrial Engineering or equivalent bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

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

Salary: $168,000.00 – $231,000.00

Location: Santa Clara, CA

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 leading global company.

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.

What You’ll Do

Be part of an internal consulting team with high visibility to Applied Global Services executive leadership. Lead strategic projects to streamline business processes, improve supply chain and operations, reduce costs, and improve business performance through advanced analytics. Have responsibility for the complete project life cycle, starting with analysis of the as‑is process, identification and quantification of opportunities, development of improvement streams, securing buy‑in from stakeholders, and driving implementation. This high‑impact role requires relentless change‑management motivation rewarded with material impact on business‑unit performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure and break down complex business problems, develop hypotheses, drive analysis, and deliver data‑driven recommendations.
• Lead thoughtful and rigorous analysis across large data sets and synthesize insights and opportunities.
• Develop and present high‑quality recommendations and deliverables for executive‑level consumption, and contribute to associated strategy and execution discussions.
• Work collaboratively across a cross‑functional set of stakeholders to gather the right information, pressure test your hypothesis, co‑create deliverables, accelerate execution, and unlock value.
• Optimize operations and business processes to improve performance, reduce cycle time, and shrink costs.

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering or equivalent bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years relevant work experience.
• Semiconductor experience preferred.
• Management consulting experience preferred.
• Broad understanding and experience including logistics, financial reporting, operations, and service business management.
• Strong analytical skills – able to extract real insight from multiple data sources.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively in a matrix environment and influence others.
• Detail oriented, able to connect the dots and communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

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.

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