Quality Engineer II - Factory Operations & Root Cause

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

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Factory First Response Engineer in Austin, TX to identify, assess, and resolve quality issues impacting manufacturing operations and product quality. You will use engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive containment and corrective actions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing quality or related fields, experience with root-cause investigations, and strong data interpretation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, reliability, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience leading root-cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, A3, or similar approaches.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make decisions based on multiple sources of information.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, test results, and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate product, process, material, and manufacturing-related quality issues to identify root cause and determine effective corrective actions.
• Assess quality risks and evaluate potential impacts to manufacturing operations, product performance, customer requirements, and business objectives.
• Analyze quality, operational, manufacturing, and supplier performance data to identify trends, recurring issues, and emerging risks.
• Develop and implement containment, corrective action, and preventive action strategies that protect manufacturing operations and improve product quality.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities to resolve complex quality and manufacturing challenges.
• Communicate technical findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Quality systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

8D methodology

DMAIC

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Factory First Response Engineer in Austin, TX to identify, assess, and resolve quality issues impacting manufacturing operations and product quality. You will use engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive containment and corrective actions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing quality or related fields, experience with root-cause investigations, and strong data interpretation and communication skills.