Director, Industrial Engineering — Strategy & Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Director of Industrial Engineering in Santa Clara, CA. You will lead strategic projects, streamline processes, and drive substantial improvements across supply chain and operations.

The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and an ability to work effectively in a matrix environment. A background in semiconductor or consulting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering or equivalent Bachelor 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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects to streamline business processes, improve supply chain and operations.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from analysis to implementation.
• High impact role with change management focus and material impact to performance.
• Structure and break down complex business problems, develop hypothesis, 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 for executive audiences and contribute to strategy discussions.
• Work collaboratively across a cross-functional set of stakeholders to gather information and accelerate execution.
• Optimize operations and business processes to improve performance, reduce cycle time, and shrink costs

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Lean / Six Sigma

Matrix environment

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Data-driven insights

Interpersonal skills

Education

Industrial Engineering or equivalent Bachelor degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Director of Industrial Engineering in Santa Clara, CA. You will lead strategic projects, streamline processes, and drive substantial improvements across supply chain and operations.

The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and an ability to work effectively in a matrix environment. A background in semiconductor or consulting is preferred.