Senior Supplier Engineer for NPD & Quality

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a supplier-focused engineer to ensure drawing integrity, support New Product Development teams, and drive supplier selection and ongoing quality improvements.

You will evaluate supplier capabilities, propose materials and processes, monitor cost drivers and lead initiatives for cost reduction and supply robustness. Willingness to travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with supplier audits and development of qualified sources.
• Ability to evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and communicate to suppliers.
• Involve suppliers in development and review of specifications for manufacturability.
• Lead supplier selection to optimize quality, value, delivery, and technology.
• Conduct supplier technical audits and drive corrective actions and improvements.

Skills

Machining

Mechanical assemblies

Electrical assemblies

Supplier audits

Cost reduction

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a supplier-focused engineer to ensure drawing integrity, support New Product Development teams, and drive supplier selection and ongoing quality improvements.

You will evaluate supplier capabilities, propose materials and processes, monitor cost drivers and lead initiatives for cost reduction and supply robustness. Willingness to travel up to 20% is required.