NPI Supplier Engineer - Drive Supplier Quality & Innovation

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

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is hiring a professional to drive supplier quality and NPI collaboration, ensuring design for manufacturability and cost targets are met. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to optimize the supply chain and reduce lead times while maintaining quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnership with design and manufacturing, supplier evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives to support advanced display and semiconductor

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment industry is a plus.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, procurement).
• Ability to evaluate suppliers and drive improvements across cost, quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with New Product Development to ensure clear engineering drawing requirements and supplier involvement.
• Lead supplier audits and evaluate supplier performance for continuous improvement.
• Support cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers and market conditions to maintain competitive advantage.
• Assist in identifying and sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers to support product development.

Skills

Supply chain management

NPI collaboration

Cost planning

Supplier engagement

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is hiring a professional to drive supplier quality and NPI collaboration, ensuring design for manufacturability and cost targets are met. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to optimize the supply chain and reduce lead times while maintaining quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnership with design and manufacturing, supplier evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives to support advanced display and semiconductor