Quality Engineer II: Drive Manufacturing Excellence

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead audits, drive continuous improvement, and mentor technicians.

The role focuses on applying lean six sigma tools to solve complex manufacturing quality issues and collaborating across levels to ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a four-year engineering or science degree and 3+ years in quality engineering, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing, with a strong problem-solving mindset

Qualifications

• Uses lean six sigma methods to solve manufacturing quality issues.
• Ability to collaborate and influence at all levels.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, etc.).
• Semiconductor experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular / weekly meetings to address manufacturing NCs and line issues, drive actions for containment and corrective actions.
• Perform quality audits within manufacturing for compliance with internal and external standards.
• Facilitate or lead kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.
• Use 8D / lean six sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement projects.
• Provide governance of corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers to contain supplier non-conformance.
• Aid in the investigation of customer quality non-conformances.
• Mentor and train Quality / Engg Technicians on standards and best practices.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Quality management

Collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Project leadership

Cross-functional

Education

Four-year engineering or science degree

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead audits, drive continuous improvement, and mentor technicians.

The role focuses on applying lean six sigma tools to solve complex manufacturing quality issues and collaborating across levels to ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a four-year engineering or science degree and 3+ years in quality engineering, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing, with a strong problem-solving mindset