New Grad Manufacturing Engineer I — Lean & NPI

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and sustain manufacturing methods, process flows, and operation sequences for parts and final systems. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Operations to ensure manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives are met.

The role focuses on applying DFx principles, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement to drive productivity and cost reduction across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or related environments.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Experience with data analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain manufacturing methods and process flows for parts and assemblies.
• Support transition of new products from Engineering to Manufacturing ensuring manufacturability and cost objectives.
• Lead and participate in PFMEA, RCA, and other problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Establish labor standards, tooling needs, and process improvements to reduce costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Initiative and drive

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and sustain manufacturing methods, process flows, and operation sequences for parts and final systems. You will collaborate with Design Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Operations to ensure manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives are met.

The role focuses on applying DFx principles, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement to drive productivity and cost reduction across manufacturing processes.