Manufacturing Engineer II: Lean & Process Excellence

Applied Materials, Inc.; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Newburyport, MA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for fabricating parts and assemblies.

You will collaborate with other engineering functions to release product improvements, estimate costs, and drive lean initiatives to improve productivity. The role emphasizes applying lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement to achieve cost-effectiveness and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Work with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products.
• Use basic engineering and DFx principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and to improve product quality.
• Determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements.
• Develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies.
• Determine root causes and corrective actions for issues that arise during assembly or system testing; perform PFMEA; and provide reports as needed.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communications

DFx principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PFMEA

DFx tools

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Newburyport, MA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for fabricating parts and assemblies.

You will collaborate with other engineering functions to release product improvements, estimate costs, and drive lean initiatives to improve productivity. The role emphasizes applying lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement to achieve cost-effectiveness and quality.