Global Product Quality & Reliability Manager

Applied Materials; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior leader to manage the global quality and reliability program. This role oversees standards, training development, and data-driven improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing functions.

The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of quality systems. Full-time role based in San Jose with relocation and travel considerations noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct.
• Travel up to 20% of the time as indicated in the job info.
• Relocation eligibility mentioned in the additional information.

Responsibilities

• Manages the company-wide quality/ reliability program and related business processes.
• Develops quality/ reliability training and courses.
• Monitors current training to ensure compatibility with current programs.
• Evaluates and analyzes data to determine requirements for quality/ reliability programs
• Manages the application of quality/ reliability activities in administrative areas with focus on consulting with operating units to ensure continuous improvement.
• Evaluates current operations for performance against quality standards.
• Provides inputs and recommendations for the adoption of good quality practices in engineering and manufacturing.
• Provides leadership and support to subordinates in meeting quality assurance system requirements
• Selects, trains, evaluates and manages employees to ensure the efficient operations of the function.

Skills

Functional Knowledge

Business Expertise

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior leader to manage the global quality and reliability program. This role oversees standards, training development, and data-driven improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing functions.

The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of quality systems. Full-time role based in San Jose with relocation and travel considerations noted in the posting.