NPI Supplier Engineer

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, seeks a detail-oriented professional in Austin, TX. You will collaborate with New Product Development and Introduction teams, engage qualified suppliers, and drive design-for-manufacturability improvements across projects.

You will perform supplier audits, evaluate performance, and lead quality issue resolutions while supporting cost planning and strategic supplier engagement. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with supplier audits and supplier quality management.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturability.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Work with New Product Development teams to clarify engineering drawing requirements and communicate with suppliers.
• Collaborate with NPI teams to involve suppliers in development and review of specifications to promote DFM.
• Contribute to supplier selection to build a base with competitive quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
• Perform supplier technical audits and evaluate performance to drive improvements.
• Lead quality problem resolutions and root-cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Support cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers and supply markets.

Skills

Supplier management

NPI collaboration

DFM improvements

Quality improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Cost planning

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.

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.

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

• Work with New Product Development teams to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and that all expectations are communicated effectively to supporting suppliers.
• Participation with New Product Introduction teams to ensure suppliers are involved in the development and review of specifications to promote design for manufacturability.
• Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
• Performing the supplier technical audit process and evaluating supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier.
• Performing quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action.
• Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products to recommend materials to Design Engineering, which would result in savings, lead time reductions, system improvements, increased life and/or mitigated risk.
• Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage.
• Support product development and improvement teams by sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment industry and suppliers that provide build-to-print (BTP) components and contract manufactured assemblies and modules (assembly and test).
• Expertise in working with product development engineers (mechanical, electrical) to identify best-fit supply chain and DFM improvements.
• Prefer experience with manufacturing of machined, sheet metal, cable/harness, and electro-mechanical assembly commodities.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

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
• Presents NPI project and supplier engagement updates to business units and supplier quality organization management
• Able to build partnerships with suppliers and Applied Materials product development teams, seen as a key contributor and problem solver

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.

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