Manufacturing Engineer III — Lean & Automation Champion

Applied Materials, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Gloucester, MA to develop and maintain manufacturing methods, sequences, and processes for assemblies. You will collaborate with engineering to release product improvements, reduce costs, and improve productivity while applying lean principles.

The role emphasizes process optimization, fixture design, and cross-functional coordination to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4–7 years of experience in manufacturing/engineering
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing process sequences for assemblies.
• Design and develop fixtures and tooling improvements to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
• Improve cell layouts to optimize workflow and material handling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce product improvements.
• Create and manage ECOs to support design engineering and operations.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and establish time standards.
• Identify and implement safety, quality, reliability and efficiency improvements.
• Apply lean principles and continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Coordinate with Test Engineering on fixtures and test processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AgileE6

SAP

PTC Creo

Ansys

Smartsheet

Tableau

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Gloucester, MA to develop and maintain manufacturing methods, sequences, and processes for assemblies. You will collaborate with engineering to release product improvements, reduce costs, and improve productivity while applying lean principles.

The role emphasizes process optimization, fixture design, and cross-functional coordination to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals in a fast-paced production environment.