Manufacturing Quality Engineer III

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality improvement initiatives across complex manufacturing projects. You will develop plans, manage milestones, and report status to upper management while applying ISO 9001:2015 standards to drive excellence.

You will mentor colleagues, coordinate cross-functional teams, analyze data for root causes, and implement Kaizen events and Six Sigma or 8D improvements to enhance performance and reduce defects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality improvement projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standard.
• Ability to analyze data and report trends.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Provide status updates to upper management.
• Identify nonconformances and coordinate cross-functional solutions.
• Facilitate kaizen events for continual improvement.
• Apply Six Sigma or 8D to standardize and improve processes globally.
• Create and review process governance documents.
• Monitor performance with data and statistical reports.

Skills

Quality engineering

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Six Sigma

Education

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00

Location: Austin,TX

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 supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage quality improvement project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Create updates and report out project status to upper management
• Capable of identifying process nonconformances and coordinating cross-functional groups to identify solutions
• Facilitate or lead kaizen events for continual improvement opportunities
• Use six sigma or 8D methodology to drive standardization, results and continuous improvement initiatives across the global enterprise.
• Write and solicit feedback for process governance documents.
• Monitor process performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.

Functional Knowledge

• Knowledge of developing project plans and facilitating cross-functional meetings for status updates
• Has theoretical and practical expertise working under quality management systems and process controls.
• Capable of analyzing data to identify patterns and if necessary, perform statistical analysis to identify significant factors

Business Expertise

• Managing projects to ensure stakeholder execution and schedule adherence
• Understands the dynamics of a manufacturing company
• Understands the requirements and adherence responsibilities to a quality management system

Leadership

• Acts as a mentor for colleagues and technicians; ability to lead large projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Ability to translate management vision into tactical actions which drives quality culture improvement at grass roots
• Willing to spend time on the manufacturing floor to observe directly issues which impact manufacturing efficiency and outgoing quality.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Uses the ISO9001:2015 standard as a basis for process requirements
• Focus on bottom-line impact through quality improvements; develop and execute projects based on ROI and alignment with business objectives

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Seeks to collaborate and integrate others position into the solution
• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Engineer
• 7+ years quality engineering experience
• Project management experience

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

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 with 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.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.